Zelensky Calls New UK Prime Minister Burnham to Secure Continued Support
The conversation signals London will keep backing Ukraine and begins planning deeper cooperation on air and missile defences.
Overview
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a first phone call with newly appointed UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and publicly confirmed the exchange.
- Both leaders reaffirmed the United Kingdom’s steadfast political, military and humanitarian support for Ukraine following Burnham’s appointment.
- They agreed to hold further talks that will include work within the Anti-Ballistic Coalition, a partnership to improve Ukraine’s air and missile-defence capabilities.
- Zelensky thanked Burnham for offering condolences to families of victims of recent Russian strikes and for his words of respect for the Ukrainian people.
- British engagement under Burnham is expected to remain coordinated with allies, with early diplomacy including a separate reported call between Burnham and U.S. President Donald Trump.