EU leaders plan to ask UK Prime Minister Burnham for Ukraine funding

European Union leaders will press British Prime Minister Andy Burnham at a summit in Brussels to contribute more funds toward the defence of Ukraine in 2027, according to the Guardian. Officials intend to ask the United Kingdom to increase its financial support during discussions that will also address post-Brexit issues. [1]

Brussels officials argue that the United Kingdom, Canada, and Japan need to step up their assistance to address a looming financial shortfall in Ukraine. The Guardian reported that previous entreaties sent to these G7 nations during recent international meetings for extra financial aid went unanswered. [1]

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will also ask Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for aid at an upcoming summit in Montreal, the Guardian reported. Yahoo previously reported that Burnham voiced concern over Ukraine facing potential restrictions on its use of Starlink. [1][3]

Burnham has served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Labour Party since July 2026. He previously served as the member of Parliament for Makerfield and held the role of Mayor of Greater Manchester from 2017 to 2026. [4]