Burnham to visit Ukraine with promise of boost for Kyiv’s long-range missiles
PM will use independence day trip to announce sharing of classified information about Storm Shadow components
TL;DR
- UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is visiting Kyiv for Ukraine's Independence Day.
- Burnham will announce that the UK will share classified information about UK-made components of Storm Shadow/Scalp missiles.
- This will enable Ukraine to build its own version of long-range missiles, with assembly lines potentially set up in Ukraine.
- The move is likely to escalate tensions with Moscow at a critical time in the war.
- Burnham emphasized the UK's commitment to supporting Ukraine for 'as long as it takes,' stating 'Ukraine’s security is our security.'
- The announcement comes amid ongoing Russian missile attacks on Ukraine and escalating diplomatic tensions between the UK and Russia.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is also seeking to acquire more US-made Patriot interceptors and has secured agreements for air defense systems from France and Germany.