Andy Burnham will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday, 27 July. It is the first time the new prime minister hosts a foreign leader, and the choice is telling. The first bilateral meeting of any new prime minister is closely scrutinised as it is often seen as a window into their foreign policy priorities. By placing Ukraine at the forefront, Burnham is signalling continuity in Britain's stance, while also shaping his own leadership narrative on the global stage.
'Britain stands with Ukraine, shoulder to shoulder, and our support remains unwavering. Russia should be in no doubt of our resolve, and we will not back down until we achieve a long-lasting and just peace for Ukraine,' Burnham said, in a statement released by Downing Street.
