Burnham to host Zelenskyy as UK announces further support for Ukraine
The Ukrainian president is due at Downing Street on 14 October as the UK accelerates £10 million of a £45 million air-defence missile package and prepares further support proposals.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is due to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Downing Street on Wednesday, 14 October, as the UK announces further support for Ukraine, according to the Guardian and BBC. The meeting was scheduled at the time of their reports on 13 October.
UK missile deliveries and further support plans
The UK government said it would accelerate delivery of £10 million in surface-to-air missiles from a £45 million package for Ukraine. It said Burnham had asked ministers to prepare further sanctions, military aid and fiscal packages for urgent support in the coming weeks.
In its announcement, the government also said Chancellor John Healey would urge partners at IMF meetings to increase support for Ukraine and back a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas.
Sources and context
- Burnham to host Zelenskyy at No 10 in show of ‘rock-solid’ supportThe Guardian
- Zelensky and Burnham to meet in Downing StreetBBC News
- President Zelenskyy to visit Downing Street as the UK doubles down on support for Ukraine and calls on partners to follow suitUK Government / Prime Minister’s Office
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