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Andy Burnham Welcomes Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Portsmouth to Signal Unwavering British Support for Ukraine

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday at a naval base in Portsmouth to signal the United Kingdom's continued commitment to Kyiv. During the meeting, Andy Burnham pledged "unwavering" support for Ukraine, stating he would honor every commitment the country has made to the nation. The two leaders discussed joint drone projects, the urgent need for ballistic missile interceptors, and the UK's provision of the "Stone Cloak" electronic warfare system's intellectual property to Ukraine. Zelenskyy's visit marks the first time a foreign leader has met with Andy Burnham since he took office a week ago. The meeting also included a session with over 200 Ukrainian military personnel. Zelenskyy is scheduled to travel to Washington, D.C. to meet with President Trump. While Andy Burnham intends to prioritize domestic issues at home, the administration's support for Ukraine remains a key international priority. The meeting underscores a strong bilateral relationship between the UK and Ukraine as they continue to navigate the ongoing Russian invasion.

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