Zelenskyy arrives in UK for talks with PM Andy Burnham

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in the United Kingdom for talks with newly appointed UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and meetings with Ukrainian service members stationed in the country.

In a post on X, Zelenskyy said his schedule included meetings with Burnham and Ukrainian troops in the UK, including those who had participated in the Sea Breeze exercises, Caliber.Az reports.

Arrived in the United Kingdom. My schedule includes meetings with Prime Minister Andy Burnham @andyburnham, as well as with our warriors who are currently in the UK, including those who took part in the Sea Breeze exercises.

Over the years of the full-scale war, we have built… pic.twitter.com/OuXt8cY91V

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) July 27, 2026

“Over the years of the full-scale war, we have built the strongest relationship in the entire history of cooperation between Ukraine and the United Kingdom. The key priorities are air defense, maritime security, and joint defense production – our cooperation that strengthens both countries. We value that we can always count on Britain's principled decisions, leadership, and support,” he wrote. 

He added that Ukraine would continue working to strengthen the partnership and enhance the security of both countries.

By Sabina Mammadli