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Andy Burnham warns Russia that Britain will not be deterred by Moscow's threats as Kyiv begins domestic missile production

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reaffirmed the UK's unwavering commitment to Ukraine, warning that Moscow will not deter London's support for Kyiv. During a recent visit to Ukraine, Andy Burnham announced that the UK would grant Kyiv access to classified technology to begin domestic production of Storm Shadow long-range cruise missiles. This move has drawn sharp criticism from Russia, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova warning that Britain and France are "playing with fire" by sharing sensitive technology. Russia has threatened to retaliate against British military targets both inside and outside Ukraine. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov described the UK's involvement as "pouring fuel on the fire." However, Andy Burnham dismissed these threats, questioning who started the fire in the first place. The administration announced that the UK would continue to provide the equipment necessary for Ukraine to defend itself against President Vladimir Putin's illegal invasion. While Russia warns of potential "semi-military" responses, such as attacks on British drone factories by "unknown sources," the UK government remains resolute in its support for Ukraine.

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