Burnham to host Zelenskyy at No 10 in show of ‘rock-solid’ support

The Guardian reports: Prime minister reiterates UK backing after the Ukrainian president’s latest round of difficulties with Donald Trump Andy Burnham will host Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Downing Street on Wednesday as the UK seeks to further underline its support for the Ukrainian president, in contrast to his difficulties with Donald Trump.

The UK prime minister said his message to Zelenskyy and his country would be: “We are with you for as long as it takes.”

This politics story centres on Ukraine. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include UK, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Zelenskyy.

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Location

Ukraine · Europe

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

14 Oct 2026, 03:00 IST

Key names

UK, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Zelenskyy, Ukrainian

Section

Politics

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