Burnham to Host Zelenskyy in Signal of Continued UK Support

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Or sign-in if you have an account.Andy Burnham, UK prime minister, speaks outside 10 Downing Street in London, UK, on Monday, July 20, 2026. Burnham is the UK's seventh prime minister in just over a decade. Photo by Chris J. Ratcliffe /Bloomberg(Bloomberg) — Andy Burnham will meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the UK on Monday, hosting his first international visitor since becoming prime minister, as the Ukrainian leader prepares for a meeting with Donald Trump later this week.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountThe visit is a signal from the UK of its continued support for Ukraine despite Keir Starmer’s recent exit as premier. It also enables British officials to help Zelenskyy get ready for for his US visit, which comes amid efforts to revive talks to end the war with Russia.The UK’s support for Ukraine “remains unwavering,” Burnham said. He’s due to meet Zelenskyy at a UK naval base.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againAhead of the talks, the UK announced it would share with Ukraine the intellectual property for its so-called “Stone Cloak” — a tablet-sized device that blocks Russian air defense systems from tracking and targeting drones.British military and intelligence backing for Ukraine has extended beyond military assistance and public declarations of support. It has required rallying European partners on issues like sanctions, and preserving the US backing as Trump has shifted between favoring Ukraine and Russia. The UK has also pressed Zelenskyy behind closed doors to tackle senstiive issues such as corruption. Starmer, like his Conservative predecessor Rishi Sunak, grew into the role in office, earning accolades abroad but little credit at home.In his first week in office, Burnham has focused on domestic issues, announcing a raft of cost-of-living measures, from capping bus fares to helping households with energy bills. His relationship with Zelenskyy will be a test of how decisively he is prepared to step onto the international stage.This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.