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Burnham brands Trump deal with Putin a 'dark moment' for Ukraine as he meets with Zelensky - with PM bidding to win back US support for Kyiv

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Heffer, G. (2026, October 14). Burnham brands Trump deal with Putin a 'dark moment' for Ukraine as he meets with Zelensky - with PM bidding to win back US support for Kyiv. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16208401/Burnham-brands-Trump-deal-Putin-dark-moment-Ukraine-meets-Zelensky-PM-bidding-win-US-support-Kyiv.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Andy Burnham criticized Donald Trump's deal with Vladimir Putin as a "dark moment" for Ukraine during a visit to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Downing Street. The US President eased sanctions on Russian diesel ahead of mid-term elections, amid rising fuel prices and accusations that the move assists Russia’s war effort against Ukraine. Burnham vowed to repair relations between the US and Ukraine, emphasizing Britain's support for Kyiv.

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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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Andy Burnham today branded Donald Trump's deal with Vladimir Putin a 'dark moment' for Ukraine as he vowed to 'repair bridges' between the US and Ukraine. asserted

he → brand → US

The US President has eased sanctions on Russian diesel ahead of crucial mid-term elections in America, which have been overshadowed by soaring fuel prices. asserted

which → ease → prices

In recent days, Mr Trump has suggested Ukraine needs a new leader to replace Volodymyr Zelensky and claimed Mr Putin wants a peace deal more than Kyiv. uncertain

Putin → suggest → Kyiv

Ukraine on Wednesday accused the US of assisting Russia's war effort after key internet services were 'throttled' overnight. asserted

services → accuse → effort

A speed limit introduced on some Starlink services - owned by Trump ally Elon Musk's SpaceX - is said to have left Kyiv with little or no warning of Russian attacks. asserted

limit → introduce → attacks

Mr Burnham is set to meet with Mr Zelensky in Downing Street later on Wednesday in a public display of Britain's ongoing support for Ukraine. asserted

Burnham → set → Ukraine

Speaking in the House of Commons ahead of his talks with the Ukrainian President, the Prime Minister said Mr Zelensky was 'carrying the heaviest of weights right now'. asserted

Zelensky → speak → weights

He also set out his intent to try and fix relations between Mr Trump and Mr Zelensky, as he told MPs he was being 'careful' in his language. asserted

he → set → language

Andy Burnham today branded Donald Trump's deal with Vladimir Putin a 'dark moment' for Ukraine as he vowed to 'repair bridges' between the US and Ukraine The US President has eased sanctions on Russian diesel ahead of crucial mid-term elections in America, which have been overshadowed by soaring fuel prices 'I called him on Saturday because I recognised it was another very dark and difficult moment for him as they contemplate a winter that will be severe for his people,' the PM said. asserted

PM → brand → people

I recognise that he is carrying the heaviest of weights right now and it is extremely difficult for him. asserted

it → recognise → him

'What I have to do in my role is try and repair bridges so that the support comes back. asserted

support → do → bridges

So I should, at this moment in time, be careful in terms of laying the ground to bring people back together. asserted

I → lay → people

'That is the role I intend to play, it's the right role for me to play in this moment. asserted

me → intend → moment

I will listen to President Zelensky carefully, but he won't be going away from Britain today empty-handed.' asserted

he → listen → Britain

Mr Burnham made the comments after being challenged by Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey to condemn Mr Trump's 'shameful' betrayal of Ukraine. asserted

Burnham → make → Ukraine

'Scared of the mid-terms, President Trump has done a deal with Vladimir Putin to buy Russian diesel, ripping up international sanctions against Putin,' Sir Ed said. ' asserted

Ed → scar → Putin

The PM studiously avoided commenting on Trump's behaviour on Monday. asserted

PM → avoid → Monday

'But this House does deserve to know his position as does, frankly, President Zelensky and our brave Ukrainian allies. asserted

Zelensky → deserve → position

'So let me ask the PM this, doesn't he agree this is yet another shameful Trump betrayal of the Ukrainian people and European security?' asserted

this → let → people

Burnham brands Trump deal with Putin a 'dark moment' for Ukraine as he meets with Zelensky - with PM bidding to win back US support for Kyiv

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