UK PM Burnham meets Zelenskyy, pledges 'unwavering' support and tech sharing

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham reaffirmed the UK's "unwavering" support for Ukraine, meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy just days after taking office. The visit underscores the strong ties between the two nations, with Burnham stating, "Britain stands firmly with Ukraine, and our support is unwavering." He emphasized that Russia should not doubt Britain's resolve, vowing to continue support until a sustainable and just peace is achieved.

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Britain stands firmly with Ukraine, and our support is unwavering.

During their meeting, the leaders are set to announce a plan to share intellectual property rights for the UK's new 'Stone Cloak' electronic warfare system. This initiative will allow Ukraine to manufacture the advanced technology domestically. Burnham described Stone Cloak as a top-tier British-developed system already proven on the front lines, crucial for the security of both nations. The system, a tablet-sized device, is designed to prevent drones from being detected by the enemy, and the UK has already supplied thousands of units to aid Ukrainian drone operations.

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Russia should not doubt our resolve.

The two leaders will also meet with approximately 200 Ukrainian soldiers who recently participated in the 'Sea Breeze' maritime exercise in the UK, aimed at enhancing Black Sea combat capabilities and mine countermeasures. The UK has pledged a total of 25 billion pounds (approximately $49 billion) to Ukraine over the four years of the Russia-Ukraine war. Burnham's predecessor, Keir Starmer, also visited Kyiv on his last day in office, announcing an additional 255 million pounds ($500 million) in aid.

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We will not back down until a sustainable and just peace is achieved.