Britain faces a crisis of statecraft – not power.
Despite being criticised for its dwindling position on the world stage, Britain is not lacking in power. What it really needs is statesmanship.
Burnham went to Kyiv. Now comes the harder journey to Washington
Andriy Dovbenko | 16th September 2026 | Defence, International, Kyiv
The Prime Minister’s first foreign visit was a welcome act of solidarity. But for Ukraine, British friendship will be judged by whether it can help unlock the air defence the country needs, writes Andriy Dovbenko.
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