Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAthena StavrouMonday 24 August 2026 08:06 BSTBurnham pledges to consult on national memorial for terrorism survivorsPrime Minister Andy Burnham has arrived in Kyiv for Ukraine's 35th anniversary of independence, assuring the country of 100 per cent British backing for as long as it takes.During his first foreign trip, Burnham will chair a meeting of the coalition of the willing and receive an award recognising the UK's support on behalf of the British public.The UK government has permitted defence firm MBDA to share classified information regarding components for long-range Scalp missiles to aid local assembly in Ukraine.The Kremlin accused London of deliberately escalating the conflict through proxy warfare, warning that the UK will inevitably face consequences for its actions.Diplomatic relations between Moscow and Downing Street remain severely strained, with Russia yet to appoint a replacement for its former ambassador to the UK.In fullAndy Burnham arrives in Ukraine to announce long-range missile supportMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in