Russia Captures British Fighter in Ukraine Conflict

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Russia Captures British Fighter in Ukraine Conflict
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A Russian court has confirmed the capture of James Scott Rhys Anderson, a 22-year-old British man accused of fighting for Ukraine, in Russia's Kursk region. Anderson, who previously served in the British Army, is facing charges of committing a terrorist act and being a mercenary, which could lead to a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. His capture marks the first instance of a foreign fighter being detained on Russian territory. The UK government has pledged to support Anderson, while his family fears for his safety.

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