Burnham to take Zelenskyy’s pleas for Patriot missiles to Trump – Europe live

Published August 25, 2026 · Category: News

Overview

UK PM to join delegation of leaders lobbying US president to step up supplies

• Burnham plans trip to New York as Ukraine pleads for US-made missiles

Zelenskyy has been thanking world leaders individually on X for their messages of support on Ukraine’s independence day (35 and counting so far). Here is his message to King Charles and Queen Camilla:

Warm and sincere Independence Day wishes from His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen are deeply moving and exceptionally meaningful.

I am grateful for the emphasis on Ukraine’s history, rich culture, and unyielding national spirit, as well as the resilience of the Ukrainian people, who continue to defend their homeland and uphold the values that define our state.

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I received warm and heartening congratulations from President Trump on the 35th Anniversary of the Restoration of Ukraine’s Independence:

“Dear Mr. President:

Source

Originally published at www.theguardian.com.

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