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EU Leaders To Press Burnham For More UK Support For Ukraine. EU leaders are expected to press UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to increase Britain's financial support for Ukraine when he attends an EU-UK summit in Brussels next month. EU officials argue that non-EU G7 countries including the UK, Canada and Japan should contribute more towards Ukraine's defence and civilian needs. Ukraine says it faces a €70 billion funding shortfall in 2027 as the cost of defending the country against Russia continues to rise. The EU previously agreed a €90 billion loan intended to cover around two-thirds of Ukraine's funding requirements for 2026 and 2027. The UK says it has committed £25 billion to Ukraine, including £16 billion in military assistance, making it one of Kyiv's largest international donors. UK Chancellor John Healey has said the government is considering ways to increase military, diplomatic and economic support for Ukraine. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is also expected to seek additional support from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at an EU-Canada summit. Ukraine will be among several issues discussed at the November 20 EU-UK summit, alongside post-Brexit agreements on food trade, emissions and youth mobility.
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