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Zelenskyy to meet Burnham in London as Kyiv seeks more help against Russia

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Lawless, J. (2026, October 14). Zelenskyy to meet Burnham in London as Kyiv seeks more help against Russia. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/europe/zelenskyy-to-meet-burnham-in-london-as-kyiv-seeks-more-help-against-russia/article_e863b048-7fb1-5326-9cc2-88bb2e893d9e.html

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham in London on Wednesday. The meeting comes as Kyiv and its European allies work to bolster Ukraine’s defenses against Russia's intensifying attacks, amid concerns about the Trump administration's support for Ukraine since Russia invaded in February 2022.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met British Prime Minister Andy Burnham in London on October 14, 2026, amid escalating tensions following U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports and call for Zelenskyy’s replacement. During the meeting at Downing Street, Burnham pledged to accelerate the delivery of lightweight multirole missiles to Ukraine to bolster its defense against Russian drone attacks. Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for Britain's unwavering support, emphasizing the importance of strong allies in continuing the fight against Russia. The Ukrainian leader also met with King Charles III earlier that day, thanking him for his support. Burnham assured Zelenskyy that Britain would "forever stand by" Ukraine and announced additional sanctions aimed at Moscow to further aid Ukraine's defense efforts.

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Kyiv and its European supporters are racing to shore up Ukrainian defenses amid Russia’s escalating bombardment and doubts about the Trump administration’s commitment to helping Ukraine to fend off Moscow’s invasion, which began in February 2022. asserted

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