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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham dedicated his first foreign visit in his new position specifically to Ukraine. At the Independence Day celebrations on Sophia Square in Kyiv, Burnham stated that the United Kingdom will continue to support Ukraine’s defense “despite Russia’s outrageous threats against his country.”During his speech, he notably said that he personally oversees the Unbroken rehabilitation program.
According to Burnham, Ukraine and the United Kingdom will continue to build a unique century-long partnership between the two peoples, uniting our cities and schools, businesses and communities, learning from each other and developing together over the coming decades.
The British Prime Minister stated that together with German Chancellor Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron, he will lead the Coalition of the Willing, which is taking place today in Kyiv.
Applause greeted Burnham’s words about countering Russian missiles and industrial cooperation between Ukraine and the United Kingdom in the defense sector.
“I am firmly convinced that we will work together to provide you with the necessary support, Mr. President, stronger than ever. This means not only air defense, but also stopping Russia before it even manages to launch its missiles.
Through sanctions that cut off their military equipment supply chains, through long-range strike capabilities before they are even launched, and by helping Ukraine develop new technologies and deepen our industrial cooperation.
Right now is the time to keep up the pressure on Russia.”
Earlier, the UK government confirmed that Burnham in Kyiv intends to announce that the defense firm MBDA can release classified information on UK components for the long-range SCALP missiles, as Ukraine and France seek to establish a production line here in Ukraine.
The missile is the French version of the British Storm Shadow, which uses shared French and British technology.
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