Andy Burnham laid a wreath in Kyiv on Ukraine’s Independence Day on Monday, marking his first overseas trip since becoming prime minister last month.
European leaders gather in Kyiv
Burnham joined almost a dozen other European leaders, including the European Council President António Costa, in the Ukrainian capital to mark 35 years since the country declared its independence from the Soviet Union.
Significance of the visit
The visit underscores the UK’s continued support for Ukraine during the ongoing conflict, as Burnham participates in commemorations alongside his European counterparts.
—
