00:00Separately, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky,
00:06marking his first international visitor since entering office.
00:11The two leaders are expected to meet at a naval base where they will see how UK-led trainings are
00:18helping to strengthen Ukraine's armed forces.
00:21In a statement, Burnham said the UK would not back down until it helped achieve long-lasting and just peace
00:28for Ukraine.
00:30Since the war in 2022, the UK's total support for Ukraine reached $33 billion, including some $21 billion in military
00:38assistance.
00:40Burnham's predecessor, Keith Starmer, had visited Kyiv just days before stepping down as Prime Minister.
00:45He had pledged $345 million to equip Ukraine with a squadron of 16 Swedish fighter jets.
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