UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Trump Discuss Ukraine and Middle East

By Mintesinot Nigussie  |  September 8, 2026

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and US President Donald Trump discussed Ukraine, the Middle East and economic conditions during a phone call on Monday, as the two leaders agreed on the need to keep working towards a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Burnham opened the conversation by wishing Trump a happy Labor Day, before discussing the economic outlook in the two countries. He congratulated Trump on the latest US employment figures and pointed to positive signs of growth in the UK economy.

Burnham said his government was working to improve perceptions of the UK and that progress had been made, although more remained to be done, according to a statement from Downing Street.

On Ukraine, the leaders agreed that efforts should continue towards a ceasefire aimed at preventing further loss of life. Burnham reaffirmed UK support for Ukraine and backed recent US-led peace negotiations.

Their discussion also covered the Middle East, with Burnham reaffirming the UK’s commitment to regional peace and security. He stressed the importance of a two-state solution, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

The call comes as the UK continues to work with Washington and other partners on regional security and the restoration of freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global shipping and energy supplies.

Source: FSX Business News