UK PM Burnham to visit Kyiv as Ukraine turns 35, Britain to boost long-range strike capability

“After all, Ukraine’s security is our security”, said British Prime Minister Andy Burnham (Photo: AP). UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will visit Kyiv on Monday as Ukraine marks its 35th Independence Day, making it his first international trip since taking office last month.Burnham is expected to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and chair his first meeting of the “Coalition of the Willing”, an alliance of 34 countries formed by the UK and France in 2025 to support Ukraine with long-term military assistance, defence cooperation and post-ceasefire security guarantees."On Ukraine's 35th anniversary of independence, the Ukrainian people should be in no doubt: the UK is behind you today and for as long as it takes”, Burnham said ahead of his visit.“After all, Ukraine’s security is our security”, he added.UK to share missile technologyDuring his visit, Burnham is expected to announce government approval allowing defence company MBDA to release classified information and British components linked to SCALP long-range missiles to Ukraine, according to a statement from the UK prime minister's office.The development comes as Ukraine and France reportedly explore plans to establish ...