Why Zelensky’s UK visit to meet Burnham sends a ‘very clear message’

WorldPolitics
28 Jul 2026 • 3:42 AM MYT
The Independent
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Why Zelensky’s UK visit to meet Burnham sends a ‘very clear message’

  • The Prime Minister has declared that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to the UK sends a "very clear message" in support of Ukraine.
  • Andy Burnham emphasised it was "no accident" the Ukrainian president was his first international visitor since entering No10.
  • The move was intended to highlight the Government’s continued backing for Kyiv under his leadership.
  • Hosting President Zelensky at a naval base in Portsmouth, the Prime Minister affirmed that the UK could be counted on "for as long as it takes".
  • He also told reporters of his plan to visit Ukraine "soon", but offered no indication of when this would occur.

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