World · 9 June 2026

Zelenskyy hopes UK councils will fly Ukraine flags again

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Ukraine's President Zelenskyy hopes some UK councils will put Ukrainian flags back up, calling their removal a "small mistake". He stressed that both countries really need each other in the ongoing fight against Russia, highlighting strong bilateral relations. This follows Reform UK councils deciding to take down the flags from public buildings, which he hopes they reverse.

By BriefTea Editorial · 9 June 2026 at 8:52

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