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New British PM says he will "bear down" on Russia regarding issue of Ukraine
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TASS
LONDON, July 20.
The new Prime Minister of Great Britain, Andy Burnham, stated during a telephone conversation with Vladimir Zelensky that London would continue to assist Kiev and "bear down" on Moscow.
This is the first statement from Burnham's office concerning Russia.
Burnham assumed the post of Prime Minister on Monday.
He replaced Keir Starmer, who was forced to resign under pressure from members of the ruling Labour Party following its defeat in the local elections in May.