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Ukraine receives new European support commitments on Independence Day, including UK missile tech sharing
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Ukraine receives new European support commitments on Independence Day, including UK missile tech sharing

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ukraine celebrated its 35th Independence Day with a summit where the UK announced it would share details for Ukraine to manufacture Storm Shadow missiles.
  • Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov criticized the UK's move, calling it an attempt to fuel the conflict, while British Prime Minister Andy Burnham reaffirmed his country's support.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy highlighted the urgent need for at least 300 Patriot interceptor missiles for the winter, warning of potential Russian attacks on the energy system.

Ukraine marked its 35th Independence Day on August 24, 2026, with a significant summit in Kyiv. A key announcement came from British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who traveled to Ukraine to declare that the UK would share the necessary details for Ukraine to domestically produce Storm Shadow attack missiles. This move aims to enable Ukraine to increase its future supply of the long-range weapons.

We have an extremely negative opinion. The United Kingdom is participating in this war on the side of the Kiev regime. It is methodically and regularly pouring fuel on the fire.

— Dmitry PeskovRussian presidential spokesman reacting to the UK's decision to share missile technology.

Burnham's decision drew sharp criticism from Russia. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the UK is "methodically and regularly pouring fuel on the fire" and is actively involved in the war on Kyiv's side. Despite these Russian objections, Burnham asserted from Kyiv that Britain would continue its support for Ukraine, denouncing Russia's threats as "outrageous."

my country will continue to support the Ukrainians despite Russia's outrageous threats.

— Andy BurnhamBritish Prime Minister speaking from Kyiv.

French President Emmanuel Macron, participating virtually, warned that Russia would likely intensify pressure on European nations to halt their support for Ukraine, urging for strengthened sanctions. The summit also saw commitments from partners for new air defense assistance packages to address Ukraine's deficit in this critical area.

Russia will try to increase pressure on European countries to dissuade them from continuing to support Ukraine and called for redoubling efforts on sanctions.

— Emmanuel MacronFrench President speaking virtually at the Coalition of Volunteers meeting.

President Zelenskyy emphasized the country's urgent need for at least 300 Patriot interceptor missiles to defend against anticipated Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure during the winter. He noted that Ukraine is working with Germany and other European partners on developing its own ballistic missile defense system, but currently faces significant vulnerability due to a severe shortage of Patriot systems and ammunition.

Ukraine's Army needs at least 300 interceptor missiles for Patriot anti-aircraft systems for the winter.

— Volodymyr ZelenskyyUkrainian President explaining the country's defense needs.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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