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To Kyiv on the occasion of 35-years of Ukraine's independence, several foreign leaders arrived. They were met at the capital's train station by Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiga.
As Sybiga wrote in his X account, the Prime Minister of Great Britain Andy Burnham, the Prime Minister of Luxembourg Luke Frieden, the President of Estonia Alar Karis, the President of Moldova Maia Sandu, and the President of the European Council Antonio Costa arrived in Kyiv.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham was also met by Ukraine's ambassador to the United Kingdom Valeriy Zaluzhny. The former Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces reported this in his Telegram channel.
For Andy Burnham, this is his first visit to Ukraine as Prime Minister and his first foreign trip overall.
This morning at the Kyiv Railway Station, we were pleased to greet our allies who are joining us to celebrate 35 years since Ukraine restored independence.
Welcome to Kyiv, 🇪🇺 @eucopresident , 🇬🇧 @andyburnham , 🇱🇺 @LucFrieden , 🇲🇩 @sandumaiamd , 🇪🇪 @AlarKaris !
For Ukraine, independence… pic.twitter.com/K9i9644wUU
— Andrii Sybiha 🇺🇦 (@andrii_sybiha) August 24, 2026
Just arrived in Kyiv for the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence Day. Proud to be here on such a significant day, underscoring the EU’s unwavering support.
Ukraine is a free and brave nation. Its struggle is also our struggle.
Happy Independence Day, Ukraine! pic.twitter.com/DyKd4vfE0K
— António Costa (@eucopresident) August 24, 2026
New Prime Minister of Great Britain Andy Burnham is making his first visit to Ukraine, which is also his first foreign trip as prime minister. During the visit to Kyiv, Andy Burnham will announce Britain’s agreement to provide information about British components of the long-range SCALP missile for production. He will also attend his first coalition meeting of the willing to support Ukraine. Andy Burnham will co-chair the meeting.
Andy Burnham 20 in July officially became Prime Minister of Great Britain. 27 in July, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was his first foreign guest in London.
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