Zelensky meets UK PM Burnham to repair Ukraine-US bridges

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham at Downing Street on Wednesday, as Kyiv looks to shore up European allies five years into Russia's war. Burnham said he wants to 'repair bridges' between Ukraine and the United States, after President Donald Trump announced a diesel-supply deal with heavily sanctioned Russia and Washington pressured Kyiv to halt long-range strikes. Ukraine has accused the US of failing to warn it of Russian missile strikes and of hobbling its military response through changes to the Starlink system. The meeting underscores Europe's effort to keep supporting Ukraine as US backing becomes less certain.

Why it matters：Ukraine's ability to resist Russia now hinges on holding together European support as US commitment wavers.

Key points

  • Burnham said he wants to 'repair bridges' between Ukraine and the US.
  • The meeting follows Trump's diesel deal with Russia.
  • Ukraine says Starlink changes hobbled its military response.

Sources (original reporting)

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