Burnham welcomes Zelenskyy as first foreign visitor as PM
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a naval base, highlighting continued British support for Ukraine.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has become the first foreign visitor received by new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The meeting took place at a naval base where Ukrainian forces have been undergoing training. Burnham stated that the visit underlines the UK's unwavering support for Ukraine.
The encounter comes less than two weeks after Burnham's predecessor, Keir Starmer, traveled to Kyiv for his final foreign visit as prime minister. Starmer visited the Ukrainian capital to demonstrate support in the fight against Russia's invasion. The swift engagement with Ukraine's leader signals continuity in British foreign policy towards Ukraine under the new administration.
