Aiden Aslin

The Newark man was captured during the Ukraine war. He was fighting with the Ukrainian Marines when he was captured by Russian forces in April.

Aiden's family is pleading for the result to be overturned, telling the Newark Advertiser: "We've heard the news from Donetsk and need some time to take everything in. Now, Mr Aslin has been sentenced to the death penalty. He lives in Ukraine and plans to stay there with his fiancé.” Mr Aslin, 28, who also goes by Johnny, moved to Ukraine in 2018 and subsequently became an enlisted member of the Ukrainian army. After joining the Ukrainian Armed Forces, he was defending the city of Mariupol following Russia’s invasion. Upon hearing this news, Diane Lukes, 52, who lives in Balderton, where Aiden's family live, said: “It’s awful, absolutely awful, she’s [Aiden's mum] going to be absolutely beside herself.”

They are understandably devastated at the news, which has been reported by the Russian-owned news agency RIA Novosti. Aiden, 28, and fellow prisoner of war from ...

"We love Aiden with all our hearts. The family of Newark's Aiden Aslin has spoken out after hearing he has been sentenced to death. Exclusive: Family of Newark's Aiden Aslin speak out after hearing of death sentence

Aiden Aslin, 28, from Nottinghamshire, Shaun Pinner, 48, from Bedfordshire, were charged with being foreign mercenaries.

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Two British men and a Moroccan national captured while fighting in the Ukrainian army in Mariupol have been sentenced to death by pro-Russia officials after ...

On 31 May, Alexander Bobikin and Alexander Ivanov were each sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for shelling attacks on population centres that “violated the laws and customs of war”. “Contrary to the Kremlin’s propaganda, Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner are not mercenaries. You will know that under the Geneva conventions prisoners of war are entitled to combatant immunity and they should not be prosecuted for participation in hostilities. Both Britons have said they were serving in the Ukrainian marines, making them active-duty soldiers who should be protected by the Geneva conventions on prisoners of war. We have said continually that prisoners of war shouldn’t be exploited for political purposes. This is a sham judgment with absolutely no legitimacy … my thoughts are with the families.

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“Contrary to the Kremlin’s propaganda, Aiden Aslin is not a mercenary. “The Russian ambassador should be summoned to the Foreign Office to account for this most egregious breach of the Geneva Convention. Shadow Europe minister Stephen Doughty said: “It is an outrageous and shameful breach of international law for the Russian regime or its puppets to use an illegitimate court to prosecute legitimate prisoners of war who are entitled to combatant immunity.” “So we will continue to work with the Ukrainian authorities to try to secure the release of any British nationals who were serving in the Ukrainian armed forces and who are being held as prisoners of war.” He has been living in Ukraine and serving in its armed forces before Russia’s illegal invasion and as a prisoner of war is entitled to protection under the Geneva Convention. “Under the Geneva Convention, prisoners of war are entitled to combatant immunity and they should not be prosecuted for participation in hostilities.

Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner were put on trial alongside a Moroccan man after fighting against invading Russian troops (Picture: AP; east2west).

‘So we will continue to work with the Ukrainian authorities to try to secure the release of any British nationals who were serving in the Ukrainian armed forces and who are being held as prisoners of war.’ ‘You will know that under the Geneva Convention prisoners of war are entitled to combatant immunity and they should not be prosecuted for participation in hostilities. A spokesperson said they are ‘entitled to combatant immunity and should not be prosecuted for participation in hostilities’.

The families of Aiden Aslin, 28, and Shaun Pinner, 48, have insisted the two men are prisoners of war, not mercenaries.

“This so-called ‘trial’ of members of Ukraine’s armed forces in occupied Ukrainian territory is null and void,” he said. However, Russian separatists have claimed they are “mercenaries”, despite them residing in Ukraine and serving in its army. Government minister Robin Walker said this morning that the ruling was handed down by “an illegal court” and a sham government. The sentences sparked international outrage. In a statement, they said: “We love Aiden with all our hearts. “We can only imagine what they are going through right now.

Aiden Aslin, 28, was sentenced to death at a court in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic.

There’s almost certainly going to be a subtext in there somewhere and the likelihood is that it is for negotiation purposes. He said: “He has a Ukrainian fiancee. And they did this as a provocation.” “But if, as everyone expects, they are not then they will be held as a diplomatic tool and I think the bigger picture here – what is happening – is that the Russians are going to become increasingly aggressive as part of the indirect conflict against the Baltic republics, against the Poles, against the UK and others who are close to the Ukrainian government and are supporting the Ukrainians in the conflict.” “I do believe that their captivity under the Russians will be extended for a little bit, but I do believe wholeheartedly and I’m very confident that they will be released safely back to their families.” “I do not believe that Sean or Aiden will be subject to the death sentence or anything like that,” he said.

Aiden Aslin has been sentenced to death by pro-Moscow officials for fighting Russian soldiers during the war in Ukraine. | ITV National News.

I do think they'll be released, I have hope for that," he said. That's what compelled him to go to Syria to help people, and also why he came to Ukraine to help people here." "My thoughts are with the families. He's a humble guy, heart of gold," Mr Phillips said. "He used to be a care worker, which is just a testament to who he is as a person. 'He used to be a care worker, which is just a testament to who he is as a person'

Television footage shows Newark's Aiden Aslin's reaction to being given the death sentence. In the footage, published by Sky News, 28-year-old Aiden says he ...

"I wish it could be different but God will be the one that will judge me when the time comes." In the footage, published by Sky News, 28-year-old Aiden says he hoped for a different outcome and that God will be the one to judge him when the time comes. Newark's Aiden Aslin reacts on camera to being given death sentence in Donetsk People's Republic

Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner, as well as Moroccan national Saaudun Brahim have been sentenced to death, according to Russian state media.

And in a statement to the Newark Advertiser, Mr Aslin’s family said: “We love Aiden with all our hearts. A No 10 spokesman said: “The Prime Minister was appalled at the sentencing of these men. “Under the Geneva Convention, prisoners of war are entitled to combatant immunity and they should not be prosecuted for participation in hostilities. He has been following the case closely and has asked ministers to do everything in their power to try and reunite them with their families as soon as we can. Boris Johnson is “appalled” by the death sentences handed to Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner, and has ordered ministers to do “everything in their power” to secure their release. The Prime Minister has pledged that ministers will do “everything in their power” to secure the release of two British men sentenced to death for fighting Russian forces.

Aslin, alongside fellow Brit and former British Army soldier Shaun Pinner, from Bedfordshire, have been condemned to death for fighting Russian forces in a “ ...

“Contrary to the Kremlin’s propaganda, Aiden Aslin is not a mercenary. In a statement to the Newark Advertiser, one of Aslin’s family said: “We love Aiden with all our hearts. “The Russian ambassador should be summoned to the Foreign Office to account for this most egregious breach of the Geneva Convention. Aiden Aslin, alongside ex-British Army soldier Shaun Pinner, have been accused of being mercenaries by a Russian proxy court. “So we will continue to work with the Ukrainian authorities to try to secure the release of any British nationals who were serving in the Ukrainian armed forces and who are being held as prisoners of war.” “Under the Geneva Convention, prisoners of war are entitled to combatant immunity and they should not be prosecuted for participation in hostilities.

Although British, the pair legitimately joined the Ukrainian army, and their families are now appealing for both governments to step in.

Mr Pinner explained he had married a Ukrainian and said: "I have got every much right to be here... It went on: "We love Aiden with all our hearts. They said they hoped the sentence would be overturned and they called on the British and Ukrainian governments to "do everything in their power to have them returned to us safely, and soon".

Conservative MP for Newark Robert Jenrick said Russia is using two British nationals "as hostages to make a point or gain an advantage over the UK or ...

"Under the Geneva Convention, prisoners of war are entitled to combatant immunity and they should not be prosecuted for participation in hostilities. "My thoughts are with the families. I've asked the Foreign Secretary Liz Truss to raise this with the Russian Ambassador, Brits can't be treated in this outrageous way. That depends on Russia playing ball, being reasonable and abiding by international law, but nothing suggests that will happen." "That's completely unacceptable and it's a breach of international law they way they've been treated. They're being used as hostages to make a point and gain an advantage over the UK or Ukraine.

IN a military court in Donetsk, along with Moroccan fighter Saadoun Brahim, two British men were handed the death penalty.The treatment of British sol.

"My thoughts are with the families. He says that he no longer needs the war and he wants to go home. "Captured Ukrainian soldiers testify about the atrocities of foreign mercenaries. It's been a pleasure everyone, I hope this war ends soon." Russian military have repeatedly accused the men of being mercenaries and were charged with "training in order to carry out terrorist activities". In 2018, Aslin moved to Ukraine and enlisted as a member of the Ukrainian army.

Boris Johnson is “appalled” by the “sham” death sentences handed out to two Brits fighting in Ukraine, Downing Street said today, June 10, 2022, ...

A No 10 spokesman said: "The Prime Minister was appalled at the sentencing of these men. A No 10 spokesman said: "The Prime Minister was appalled at the sentencing of these men. He told the Mirror: “If it is resolved it's going to be via a prisoner exchange. They are entitled to combatant immunity and should not be prosecuted for participation in hostilities.” The judgment against them is an egregious breach of the Geneva convention." "We completely condemn the sham sentencing of these men to death.