British Prime Minister Andy Burnham met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in London to pledge continued support amid intensified Russian drone attacks.
Key facts
- •Russia launched more than 260 drones against Ukraine in a single day, according to President Zelensky.
- •The UK government committed to accelerating the delivery of British-made air defense systems to help Ukraine counter jet-powered drones.
- •Zelensky reported ongoing difficulties with Starlink connectivity and intelligence sharing, which he stated Russia is attempting to exploit.
- •Prime Minister Burnham condemned the Russian attacks on critical infrastructure and pledged that British support for Ukraine would remain unwavering.
- •Zelensky confirmed that a proposed energy truce with Russia had not materialized and that the country is instead facing increased escalation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham in London to discuss the ongoing war and secure further military assistance. Following a series of massive Russian drone strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure, the two leaders agreed to accelerate the delivery of British-made air defense systems to Ukraine. The meeting comes as Ukraine faces significant challenges regarding energy infrastructure, logistics, and connectivity issues with the Starlink satellite network.
By the numbers
Russian Drone Attacks and Infrastructure Impact
President Zelensky reported that Russia launched over 260 drones against Ukraine within a 24-hour period, including 124 overnight and 145 during the day. These strikes have targeted critical energy infrastructure, railways, and logistics hubs. Zelensky noted that while Ukrainian forces successfully intercepted a significant number of the drones, the scale of the bombardment represents one of the largest attacks to date.
Diplomatic Discussions in London
During his visit to Downing Street, Zelensky briefed Prime Minister Burnham on the current security situation and the difficulties Ukraine is facing regarding intelligence sharing and Starlink access. The leaders also addressed U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal for an energy truce, which Zelensky indicated had not materialized, noting instead that Russia has continued to escalate its actions. Prime Minister Burnham reaffirmed that British support for Ukraine remains unwavering, promising to provide all possible assistance during this period.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Ukrinform, Ukrinform, BBC Europe.
