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- Russian frigate Neustrashimy conducted a live-fire drill 40 nautical miles south of Plymouth on Andy Burnham’s first day as PM.
- Defence Secretary Wes Streeting called the maneuver “performative, irresponsible” and said it threatens United Kingdom.
- Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the timing reflected Burnham’s support for Ukraine and denied hidden signal.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham told Volodymyr Zelensky UK will keep “bearing down” on Russia and stay committed to Ukraine.
