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EU leaders plan to press Andy Burnham at a Brussels summit to increase UK support for Ukraine’s defence in 2027. EU officials say the UK, Canada and Japan should provide more aid. Ukraine says it faces a €70bn shortfall for defence and civilian needs next year; post-Brexit issues are also on the summit agenda.

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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-10-23 06:00Original

EU leaders to urge Burnham to increase UK funding for Ukraine’s defence
EU leaders to urge Burnham to increase UK funding for Ukraine’s defencePolitics