Burnham hands secret missile tech to Ukraine in first foreign trip
Burnham gives Ukraine missile tech in first foreign trip

Andy Burnham is making his first foreign visit as prime minister to Ukraine, timed to coincide with the country's independence day. During the trip, Burnham will announce that the UK government will declassify information about missiles to help Ukraine build its own.

Announcement on missile technology

The prime minister's visit marks a significant step in UK-Ukraine relations, with the declassification of missile information intended to bolster Ukraine's domestic defence manufacturing capabilities.

Lucy Hough speaks to senior international correspondent Luke Harding about the visit and its implications. The discussion is available to watch on YouTube.

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Context and coverage

This story is part of broader coverage on Ukraine, including topics such as Europe, defence policy, and key figures like Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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