Britain is being warned it is not ready for a potential future war with Russia, as Ukrainian major Viktor Andrusiv and Western officials say the UK’s “hollowed‑out” armed forces, drone gap and peacetime mindset could mean a far higher cost in blood if Vladimir Putin turns his threats on Europe. Andrusiv told British media that the UK is not prepared for a Russian attack and risks paying a “higher price” than Ukraine. NATO chief Mark Rutte and UK armed forces minister Al Carns say the “shadow of war” is already at Europe’s door and urge Britain to rearm and think like its grandparents’ generation in the face of rising Russian threats. Watch for more