In brief
When the UK’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, met President Zelensky at Downing Street he vowed to "repair bridges" between the UK and Ukraine. The pledge comes after President Trump announced a deal to bring Russian diesel into the US, sparking criticism that it fuels the war. Burnham keeps a careful tone, promising more sanctions on Russia and faster delivery of air‑defence missiles. Meanwhile, UK officials are calling for allies to pressure Moscow over its LNG exports.
Quick‑Take: UK‑Ukraine Union Reboot
Bang! The UK’s fresh‑to‑power PM Andy Burnham declared he wants to repair bridges with Ukraine, even as the US lurches toward a surprise diesel moment with Russia.
What’s the Back‑story?
- Trump announces a historic deal to import Russian diesel into the US.
- Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, calls the move a “gift to Putin”.
- Burnham steps in, saying he must be careful to bring support back, even as he promises more sanctions and missile shipments.
What’s Next for the UK?
Burnham plans to announce a faster delivery of lightweight multirole missiles (LMMs) and urge allies to curb Russian LNG exports. The UK also talks about new sanctions in the next session of Parliament.
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