Burnham urges Trump to ensure Ukraine full access to Starlink

The issue of ensuring Ukraine full access to the Starlink satellite network was the first item on the agenda of the phone call between UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and US President Donald Trump. This was reported by the press office of the British Prime Minister's office, which published details of the contact that took place on 23 October 2026.

Country's defence depends on connectivity

The official statement noted that the leaders discussed the necessity for Ukraine to have unimpeded access to the Starlink system. The head of the British government emphasised the importance of this factor for the state's further defence amid Russia's full-scale invasion.

«Прем’єр-міністр наголосив на важливості забезпечення України повним доступом до мережі Starlink, щоб вона могла й надалі захищатися від повномасштабного вторгнення Росії», – йдеться у повідомленні. (The Prime Minister emphasised the importance of ensuring Ukraine full access to the Starlink network so that it can continue to defend itself against Russia's full-scale invasion, the statement reads.)

Diplomatic efforts and joint position

Beyond the technical aspects of security, Andy Burnham highly valued President Trump's efforts aimed at bringing Putin to the negotiating table. The parties agreed to cooperate with international partners to put an end to the bloodshed.