UK Prime Minister Burnham has pledged continued support for Ukraine's defense against Russia.

RE: https://journa.host/@ScottLucas/117148917186917973 UK Prime Minister Burnham in #Kyiv: "My nation kept the flame of European freedom alive in the 20th century, you hold that flame in the 21st. Despite Russia’s outrageous threats to my country, we will continue our support for #Ukraine" Praises “the sheer strength” of the Ukrainian people: “This is the moment to keep up the pressure on Russia, the moment to squeeze their ability to fund this illegal war"

UK Prime Minister compared #Ukraine's resistance against fascist russia to Britain's fight with Nazis as he vowed to help #Ukraine bolster its air defences. "My nation kept the flame of European freedom alive in the 20th century, you hold that flame in the 21st," Burnham said in a speech in Kyiv to mark the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence. “Despite russia's outrageous threats to my country we will continue our support for Ukraine." In his first major speech on the international stage, Burnham praised the "sheer strength" of the Ukrainian people as "truly awesome" and said that "this is the moment to keep up the pressure on terrorist russia, the moment to squeeze their ability to fund this illegal war." "Ukraine has been Europe's protector, not a drain on our security but the front line in keeping #Europe safe, the Ukrainian people deserve not just our continued support but our gratitude and respect," thanking Ukrainians for "the incredible stand" they have taken. #eu #EuropeanUnion #uk #news