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Burnham pledges ‘rock-solid support’ for Ukraine as Zelenskyy makes UK trip
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Key Points:
- UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham expressed unwavering support for Ukraine ahead of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to the UK, emphasizing the importance of aiding Ukraine to ensure security in Europe.
- Burnham called on international allies to strengthen sanctions on Russia and urged President Vladimir Putin to agree to an energy ceasefire amid ongoing conflict.
- The UK plans to deliver £45 million worth of surface-to-air missiles, ban Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, and accelerate the delivery of over 5,000 Lightweight Multirole Missiles to Ukraine with £1.6 billion in funding.
- Chancellor John Healey will advocate for a global LNG export ban at the IMF meetings to reduce Russia's financial resources for the war.
- European leaders are expected to support stronger sanctions against Moscow at the upcoming European Council summit, following the recent easing of Russian diesel export restrictions by the US.
