Andy Burnham compared Ukraine's war against Russia to Britain's fight against Nazi Germany as he began a visit to Kyiv, according to the Guardian. Separately, the Guardian reported the UK prime minister was in Kyiv with plans to share blueprints for long-range missiles, a move the Kremlin warned would 'add fuel to fire' in British-Russian relations.
Key facts
- Andy Burnham compared Ukraine's war against Russia to Britain's fight against Nazi Germany as he began a visit, according to the Guardian.
- The Guardian reported the UK prime minister was in Kyiv with plans to share blueprints for long-range missiles.
- The Kremlin warned the move would 'add fuel to fire' in British-Russian relations.
- Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, quoted via AFP, accused Britain of 'throwing oil on the fire' and of plotting to block progress in the peace process.
Andy Burnham compared Ukraine’s war against Russia to Britain’s fight against Nazi Germany as he began a visit to Kyiv, according to the Guardian’s Europe live coverage.
Separately, the Guardian reported that the UK prime minister was in Kyiv with plans to share blueprints for long-range missiles with Ukraine.
The Kremlin responded with a warning that the move would ‘add fuel to fire’ in British-Russian relations.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, quoted via AFP, said: ‘Britain is methodically and regularly throwing oil on the fire and methodically and regularly plotting schemes to prevent even the slightest progress in the peace process.’
Why it matters
The reported UK plan to share long-range missile blueprints points to closer military cooperation with Ukraine, while the Kremlin's response signals continuing friction between London and Moscow. Further details of the visit and the plan were not available in the source.
Frequently asked questions
What did Andy Burnham compare Ukraine's war to?
According to the Guardian, Burnham compared Ukraine's war against Russia to Britain's fight against Nazi Germany as the visit to Kyiv began.
What is the UK planning to share with Ukraine?
The UK prime minister is in Kyiv with plans to share blueprints for long-range missiles, according to the report.
How did the Kremlin respond?
The Kremlin warned the move would 'add fuel to fire' in British-Russian relations, with spokesperson Dmitry Peskov accusing Britain of 'throwing oil on the fire' and plotting to prevent progress in the peace process.