Zelensky and Burnham to meet in Downing Street
Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed President Zelenskyy to No. 10 with a red carpet and guard of honour to pledge "rock-solid" support for Ukraine. The visit includes talks on fresh aid and the fast-tracking of air defense missiles. This diplomatic show of support follows a diesel deal between Donald Trump and Russia, which prompted Zelenskyy to condemn the agreement and Trump to suggest it is time for Ukraine to get a new president.
Listen to Live Briefing
Real-time synthesized voice briefing · Live Feeds Desk
- ✓ Prime Minister Andy Burnham hosted President Zelenskyy at Downing Street.
- ✓ Burnham pledged "rock-solid" support for Ukraine during the visit.
- ✓ Donald Trump stated it is "time for Ukraine to get new president" after Zelenskyy condemned a diesel deal.
- ✓ Zelenskyy was greeted at No. 10 with a red carpet and guard of honour.
What changed
Prime Minister Burnham has officially hosted Zelenskyy in London and pledged fresh military and financial support.
Live updates
-
PM Andy Burnham hosts President Zelenskyy at Downing Street
Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed President Zelenskyy to No. 10 with a red carpet and guard of honour to pledge "rock-solid" support for Ukraine. The visit includes talks on fresh aid and the fast-tracking of air defense missiles. This diplomatic show of support follows a diesel deal between Donald Trump and Russia, which prompted Zelenskyy to condemn the agreement and Trump to suggest it is time for Ukraine to get a new president.
Why it matters
The meeting occurs as the UK manages its policy toward Russia amid shifting US stances. Tensions have risen following a Trump-Putin diesel deal and ongoing Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure.
What is confirmed
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham hosted President Zelenskyy at Downing Street.
- Burnham pledged "rock-solid" support for Ukraine during the visit.
- Donald Trump stated it is "time for Ukraine to get new president" after Zelenskyy condemned a diesel deal.
- Zelenskyy was greeted at No. 10 with a red carpet and guard of honour.
Still unconfirmed
- The UK will fast-track air defense missiles for Ukraine.
- The UK will provide £17 million to restore the protective shelter and ventilation at the Chernobyl power plant.
What to watch next
- Official confirmation of the air defense missile fast-track timeline
- Details on the specific amount of the fresh support package
- Further reactions from Donald Trump regarding the UK-Ukraine meeting
confidence 95%Sources used for this update (24)
- www.bbc.com — BBC Home - Breaking News, World News, US News, Sports, Business...
- www.dailymail.com — UK Home | Daily Mail Online
- www.yahoo.com — Yahoo
- BBC — 'Time for Ukraine to get new president,' says Trump after Zelensky condemns diesel deal
- Axios — Trump bears down on Zelensky as Russia keeps up attacks on Ukraine
- The Atlantic — Trump’s October Surprise
- The Guardian — Burnham to host Zelenskyy at No 10 in show of ‘rock-solid’ support
- BBC — Zelensky and Burnham to meet in Downing Street
- Reuters — Zelenskiy visits Britain as Burnham pledges fresh support for Ukraine
- Bloomberg.com — Burnham Hosts Zelenskyy as UK Grapples With Trump-Russia Policy
- politico.eu — Burnham pledges ‘rock-solid support’ for Ukraine as Zelenskyy makes UK trip
- The Independent — Burnham sends fresh message to Ukraine ahead of Zelensky visit after Trump's diesel deal with Russia
Community Sentiment: How do you assess this situation?
Voice your perspective · Real-time aggregated sentiment from the Live Feeds community