Two British aid workers ‘captured by Russian troops’ in Ukraine
2 years, 7 months ago

Two British aid workers ‘captured by Russian troops’ in Ukraine

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Two British aid workers have been captured by Russian forces in Ukraine, a humanitarian organisation said. Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan told Sky News it was “doing all it can to support and identify these two people.” Presidium Network, a UK-based NGO, said the pair were part of a humanitarian operation in Ukraine to help provide food and medical supplies and evacuation support, adding they were not working for the organisation. These are just humanitarian workers who got caught in a bad situation.” Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate said on Wednesday that Russian forces were abducting people in Zaporizhzhia and other parts of Ukraine for likely use in future prisoner exchanges. open image in gallery Army veteran Scott Sibley was killed in Ukraine Scott Sibley, a British army veteran, was identified as the dead man.

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Former British soldier ‘fighting for Ukraine is captured by Russian forces’
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Former British soldier ‘fighting for Ukraine is captured by Russian forces’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Describing himself as a former British army soldier, the …

Russia reportedly captures a Briton fighting for Ukraine as Russian troops advance
1 month ago

Russia reportedly captures a Briton fighting for Ukraine as Russian troops advance

LA Times  

In this photo taken from a video released by Russian Defense Ministry press service on Monday, Russian servicemen operate a Russian Uragan self-propelled multiple rocket launcher in an undisclosed location. Russia’s military captured a British national fighting with Ukrainian troops who have occupied part of Russia’s Kursk region, according to reports Monday, as Moscow began daylight drone attacks on civilian …

Ukraine-Russia conflict: British man captured by Russian forces, state media says
1 month ago

Ukraine-Russia conflict: British man captured by Russian forces, state media says

CNN  

London CNN — A British man has been taken prisoner while fighting for Ukraine in Russia’s Kursk region, Russian state media has reported. Russian state media outlet TASS said the man was 22-year-old James Scott Rhys Anderson, a former British soldier, citing a military source. The British Foreign Office confirmed it was “supporting the family of a British man following …

Ukraine-Russia conflict: British man captured by Russian forces, state media says
1 month ago

Ukraine-Russia conflict: British man captured by Russian forces, state media says

CNN  

London CNN — A British man has been taken prisoner while fighting for Ukraine in Russia’s Kursk region, Russian state media has reported. Russian state media outlet TASS said the man was 22-year-old James Scott Rhys Anderson, a former British soldier, citing a military source. The British Foreign Office confirmed it was “supporting the family of a British man following …

Former British soldier fighting for Ukraine captured by Russia in Kursk
1 month ago

Former British soldier fighting for Ukraine captured by Russia in Kursk

The Telegraph  

A former British Army soldier fighting for Ukraine has been captured by Russia’s forces in the Kursk region. In a video widely circulated on Sunday, a man dressed in combat fatigues and speaking with an English accent identifies himself as James Scott Rhys Anderson, aged 22, from the UK. “It was a stupid idea.” Ukraine’s International Legion recruits foreign volunteers …

Russian forces arrest 7 Indians, force them into fight against Ukraine
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Russian forces arrest 7 Indians, force them into fight against Ukraine

India Today  

The Russian military has allegedly arrested seven Indian nationals and was forcing them to fight the war against Ukraine. Meanwhile, the family of one of the Indians, from Punjab's Gurdaspur district, has appealed to the Central government to safely bring back their son from Russia. Talking to India Today TV, the family of one Ravneet Singh said he, along with …

Pro-Ukraine Russian fighters claim captives, offer trade for meeting with governor
1 year, 6 months ago

Pro-Ukraine Russian fighters claim captives, offer trade for meeting with governor

The Hindu  

A group of pro-Ukraine Russian fighters involved in recent incursions into Russia's border region of Belgorod said on Sunday they had taken two Russian soldiers captive and offered to exchange them for a meeting with the regional Governor. The Freedom of Russia Legion and the Russian Volunteer Corps have reported fighting battles in the region in recent days as Kyiv …

Ukraine military identifies soldier seen in grisly war video
1 year, 9 months ago

Ukraine military identifies soldier seen in grisly war video

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — A man who appeared to be shot dead by Russian-speakers in a short video was tentatively identified Tuesday as a missing Ukrainian soldier while the footage circulated widely on Ukrainian social media and caused an uproar. The Ukrainian military’s general staff gave the same name for the dead soldier, saying it was “according to preliminary information.” In …

Bodies of British volunteers killed in Ukraine recovered from Russian forces
1 year, 10 months ago

Bodies of British volunteers killed in Ukraine recovered from Russian forces

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Andrew Bagshaw, who was killed along with Christopher Parry In …

Two British volunteers confirmed dead in eastern Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

Two British volunteers confirmed dead in eastern Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

The men were attempting a humanitarian evacuation from the town of Soledar when they were killed, their families say. Two British volunteers reported missing in eastern Ukraine were killed as they attempted a humanitarian evacuation from Soledar, according to a statement from their families. Andrew Bagshaw, 48, and Christopher Parry, 28, went missing earlier this month while heading towards Soledar, …

Russia, Ukraine exchange 50 soldiers each in prisoner swap
1 year, 11 months ago

Russia, Ukraine exchange 50 soldiers each in prisoner swap

Firstpost  

Kyiv: Russia and Ukraine conducted a prisoner exchange on Sunday with a total of 100 soldiers returning to their home countries, CNN reported citing authorities from both nations. In a statement, Yermak said that Ukraine returned the people who were captured in Chernobyl nuclear power plant, Mariupol, Kherson, Kyiv, and other regions, according to CNN. “We returned the people who …

Sri Lankans describe abuse as Russian captives in Ukraine
2 years, 3 months ago

Sri Lankans describe abuse as Russian captives in Ukraine

India TV News  

Russia Ukraine War : A group of Sri Lankans held captive by Russian forces in an agricultural factory in eastern Ukraine said on Saturday that they were beaten and abused for months before escaping on foot as the Russians withdrew from the Kharkiv region this month. Recounting their ordeal to reporters in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, one of the seven …

Prisoners of war return to UK, Russia following swap deal
2 years, 3 months ago

Prisoners of war return to UK, Russia following swap deal

Al Jazeera  

Five British nationals reunited with their families in London as Moscow welcomes back 55 freed troops. Five British prisoners of war have returned to the United Kingdom as part of a prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, while 55 of Moscow’s own troops re-entered Russia following the deal. Russia confirms troops’ return The announcement of the Britons’ returns came as …

Russia Ukraine war: Ukrainian troops reclaim wide swath of Kharkiv territory; capture many Russian soldiers
2 years, 3 months ago

Russia Ukraine war: Ukrainian troops reclaim wide swath of Kharkiv territory; capture many Russian soldiers

India TV News  

Highlights Russian troops were surrendering en masse, a spokesman for Ukrainian military intelligence said Blue-and-yellow Ukrainian flags fluttered over newly liberated towns The Ukrainian military said it had freed more than 20 settlements in 24 hours Russia Ukraine war: In what can be termed a 'major victory', the Ukrainian troops retook a wide swath of Kharkiv territory from Russia on …

Russia struggles to replenish its troops in Ukraine
2 years, 4 months ago

Russia struggles to replenish its troops in Ukraine

Associated Press  

The prisoners at the penal colony in St. Petersburg were expecting a visit by officials, thinking it would be some sort of inspection. Speaking on condition of anonymity because she feared reprisals, she said her boyfriend wasn’t among the volunteers, although with years left on his sentence, he “couldn’t not think about it.” As Russia continues to suffer losses in …

Russian TV shows videos of 2 US vets captured in Ukraine
2 years, 6 months ago

Russian TV shows videos of 2 US vets captured in Ukraine

Associated Press  

Russian state television showed video Friday of two U.S. military veterans who went missing last week while fighting in Ukraine, confirming that the men were taken captive and raising fears about their fate. His aunt, Dianna Shaw, said the video included both a key word and a gesture that Drueke and his mother had set up during one of his …

Two US citizens missing in Ukraine, feared captured by Russians
2 years, 6 months ago

Two US citizens missing in Ukraine, feared captured by Russians

Al Jazeera  

The two US military veterans were last known to be in the Kharkiv region on June 8. Two United States military veterans who were in Ukraine fighting against Russian forces have gone missing and are feared captured, family members and US Congress members have said. “My office has placed inquires with both the United States Department of State and the …

Three captured soldiers face an 'unprecedented' death penalty in Russia. What happens next?
2 years, 6 months ago

Three captured soldiers face an 'unprecedented' death penalty in Russia. What happens next?

ABC  

Two Britons and a Moroccan who were captured while fighting for Ukraine have been sentenced to death in what critics have called an "unprecedented" situation that is tantamount to war crimes. A senior Ukrainian official says Russia us using the three prisoners as "hostages" to put pressure on the West over peace negotiations. A senior Ukrainian official has said Russia …

Ukrainian troops surrendering at Mariupol registered as POWs
2 years, 7 months ago

Ukrainian troops surrendering at Mariupol registered as POWs

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — The fate of hundreds of Ukrainian fighters who surrendered after holding out against punishing attacks on Mariupol’s steel factory hung in the balance Thursday, amid international fears that the Russians may take reprisals against the prisoners. Amnesty International said in a tweet that the Ukrainian soldiers are now prisoners of war and as such “must not be …

Ukraine offers to release Russian prisoners of war in exchange for hurt Mariupol fighters
2 years, 7 months ago

Ukraine offers to release Russian prisoners of war in exchange for hurt Mariupol fighters

Firstpost  

Ukraine’s top prosecutor said her office charged Russian Sergeant Vadin Shyshimarin, 21, in the killing of a 62-year-old civilian who was gunned down while riding a bicycle Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine: Ukraine offered to release Russian prisoners of war in exchange for the safe evacuation of the badly injured fighters trapped inside a steel mill in the ruined city of Mariupol, as …

UK aid workers captured by Russian forces in Ukraine, NGO says
2 years, 7 months ago

UK aid workers captured by Russian forces in Ukraine, NGO says

Al Jazeera  

Two British volunteers providing humanitarian assistance in Ukraine have been detained by the Russian military. There was no immediate comment on the alleged developments from the United Kingdom’s foreign ministry, but Trade Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan told British broadcaster Sky News the government was “doing all it can to support and identify these two people”. “We know my son Paul and …

Two captured British fighters appear on Russian state TV, ask to be swapped
2 years, 8 months ago

Two captured British fighters appear on Russian state TV, ask to be swapped

Hindustan Times  

Two British fighters captured in Ukraine by Russian forces appeared on Moscow's state TV and have asked to be swapped with a pro-Russian politician who is currently being held by Ukrainian authorities, Reuters reported. Both the British fighters have asked Prime Minister Boris Johnson to help bring them home in exchange for Ukraine releasing pro-Russian politician Viktor Medvedchuk. Ukrainian security …

Russia airs video of captured Britons asking for prisoner swap
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia airs video of captured Britons asking for prisoner swap

Al Jazeera  

State TV airs video that shows two fighters on the day Ukraine broadcast video of pro-Russia politician asking for prisoner swap. Shaun Pinner and Aiden Aslin spoke separately on the Rossiya 24 state TV channel on Monday, asking the British government for help to be brought home in exchange for Viktor Medvedchuk, a wealthy Ukrainian close to Russian President Vladimir …

Ukraine forces appear to kill captured Russians in video: Report
2 years, 8 months ago

Ukraine forces appear to kill captured Russians in video: Report

Al Jazeera  

The clip, verified by the New York Times, was filmed north of the village of Dmytrivka, near the town of Bucha. A video posted online and verified by the New York Times appears to show troops fighting under a Ukrainian banner shooting what is believed to be a captured Russian soldier outside of a village west of Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv. …

Russia attacking populated areas in Ukraine, like Syria in 2016: UK military
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia attacking populated areas in Ukraine, like Syria in 2016: UK military

Hindustan Times  

Russia is targeting populated areas in Ukraine, British military intelligence said Sunday as Moscow's invasion rumbles into a 11th consecutive day amid a mounting death toll and growing refugee crisis, talk of a third world war, and allegations of nuclear 'dirty bombs'. British intelligence also told Reuters Russian forces remain frustrated in attempts to capture key cities and capital Kyiv …

Leave Ukraine, they tricked us: Captured Russian soldier's message to his troops
2 years, 9 months ago

Leave Ukraine, they tricked us: Captured Russian soldier's message to his troops

India Today  

With blindfolds on, a Russian soldier captured by Ukrainians looked scared as he sat in a brick building. When asked what message he would like to send to his troops and Russian commanders in Moscow, the soldier captured by Ukrainians said, "Frankly speaking, they tricked us.I think 90 per cent of us would agree to go home." Video shared on …

Ukraine parades captured Russian soldiers in online videos
2 years, 9 months ago

Ukraine parades captured Russian soldiers in online videos

Daily Mail  

Ukraine has paraded captured Russian soldiers in dozens of online videos as Moscow finally admitted its forces have sustained heavy losses after pictures showing bodies of Kremlin fighters emerged. Footage appeared on Facebook that showed a captured Russian soldier saying he did not come to the country 'wanting to kill' Servicemen from the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic were captured by …

Ukraine Update: Russian troops enter Ukraine\'s second city, fighting under way
2 years, 9 months ago

Ukraine Update: Russian troops enter Ukraine\'s second city, fighting under way

Deccan Chronicle  

KYIV: Russian troops have entered Ukraine's second city Kharkiv and fighting was underway on Sunday, the head of the regional administration said on the fourth day of Moscow's invasion of the pro-Western country. Britain’s Ministry of Defense said “the speed of the Russian advance has temporarily slowed likely as a result of acute logistical difficulties and strong Ukrainian resistance.” A …

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