Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the Guardian that Reform UK councils removing Ukrainian flags risk a "small mistake that can break a big friendship". He stressed Britain and Ukraine "need each other" against Russia, which he said threatens both nations. Separate warnings from former UK armed forces chiefs described Britain's military as "on the brink of disaster" due to chronic underinvestment.

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