In brief
On Wednesday Prime Minister Andy Burnham greeted President Volodymyr Zelensky in a historic visit to 10 Downing Street. Burnham assured Britain would stand with Ukraine and speed up delivery of air‑defence systems. He also pledged to repair relations with the United States to avoid leaving Ukraine in the lurch. The visit featured a ceremonial military guard for a foreign head of state for the first time. BBC correspondent Joe Inwood highlights the meeting's significance for European alliances amid the ongoing war with Russia.
On Wednesday Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to 10 Downing Street as the conflict with Russia enters its fifth year.
Burnham pledged that Britain would stand by Ukraine and accelerated the delivery of air‑defence systems, while also promising to repair ties with the United States to ensure Ukraine is not left empty‑handed.
The visit was marked by a ceremonial military guard for a foreign head of state, a first for the United Kingdom.
BBC correspondent Joe Inwood summarises the key points and their implications for European alliances.
