British Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrived in Kyiv on Monday, August 24, 2026, for Ukraine's Independence Day, marking his first foreign visit since taking office. During the visit, he announced that Britain will boost Ukraine's capacity to produce its own long-range missiles, according to reports.
The announcement is part of a broader package of support aimed at strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities. Burnham's visit underscores the UK's continued commitment to Ukraine amid the ongoing war with Russia.
Details of the missile production support were not immediately disclosed, but officials indicated that it would involve technology transfer and industrial cooperation to help Ukraine reduce its reliance on foreign-supplied weapons.
Burnham met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and laid a wreath at the Wall of Remembrance in Kyiv. The visit coincides with the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's declaration of independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
