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Burnham hugs Zelenskyy close in first test on world stage
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Key Points:
- Andy Burnham, the new UK prime minister, pledged a “close partnership” with Ukraine during a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the first world leader to meet Burnham since he took office.
- The leaders toured a military base in Portsmouth where 200 Ukrainian soldiers are training in maritime exercises, signaling strong UK support for Ukraine's defense efforts.
- The UK announced it will share its “Stone Cloak” electronic warfare technology to help Ukraine mass-produce devices that enable drones to evade detection.
- Burnham emphasized continuity in the UK’s Ukraine policy, following his predecessor Keir Starmer’s commitment of £255 million in funding and support for Ukraine during the war.
- Zelenskyy described his phone call with Burnham as “very good” and welcomed assurances that the new UK government will maintain its support for Ukraine.
