Former British Army soldier Shaun Pinner was filmed saying he was arrested in Mariupol while fighting Ukrainian Marines. In footage broadcast on Russian state television, Mr Piner said he had been fighting in the besieged port city for five to six weeks but was now in the breakaway region of Donetsk. His family issued a statement saying they were “currently working with the State Department” along with the family of Aiden Aslin, from Newark in Nottingham, who was one of the last soldiers to be handed over to the besieged city of Mariupol on April 15. . Image: Shaun Pinner’s family shared a photo of the 48-year-old They said they wanted to “safeguard their rights as prisoners of war are protected under the Geneva Convention” while addressing “misinformation”. The Geneva Convention is an international humanitarian law that requires humane treatment of all persons in the hands of the enemy. War in Ukraine: EU provides επιπλέον 41 million more in humanitarian aid. troops are given an ultimatum – follow live updates The family said: “Following the recent events that have led to the current situation of Shaun Pinner, we would like to clarify any misinformation circulating in the media. “Shaun was a respected soldier in the British Army who served in the Royal English Regiment for many years. He served on numerous tours, including Northern Ireland and with the United Nations in Bosnia. “In 2018, Shaun decided to relocate to Ukraine to use his previous experience and training in the Ukrainian army. “Shaun has enjoyed the Ukrainian way of life and has considered Ukraine as his adopted country for the past four years. During this time, he met his Ukrainian wife, who is very focused on the country’s humanitarian needs.” Image: Aiden Aslin also arrested in Ukraine The statement added: “He joined the Ukrainian Marines as a proud member of his unit. At the end of 2022, his three-year contract is about to expire and he planned to take on a humanitarian role in Ukraine. “We would like to make it clear that he is not a volunteer or a mercenary, but is officially serving in the Ukrainian army in accordance with Ukrainian law.” They said that “Shaun is a funny, much loved husband, son, father, brother and friend of many” and hoped that the two men who had been arrested would “return safely to their families” soon. Follow the Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker Piner told Sky News’s Stuart Ramsey in January that he had stopped working in waste management in England after realizing he could no longer do the 16-hour days and long commutes on the M25. He was able to enlist in the Ukrainian army because of his military background after serving in the Royal English Regiment in the British Army for nine years.

title: “Ukraine War Briton Captured In Mariupol Considers Ukraine His Adopted Country Say Family World News " ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-04” author: “John Watkins”

Former British Army soldier Shaun Pinner was filmed saying he was arrested in Mariupol while fighting Ukrainian Marines. In footage broadcast on Russian state television, Mr Piner said he had been fighting in the besieged port city for five to six weeks but was now in the breakaway region of Donetsk. His family issued a statement saying they were “currently working with the State Department” along with the family of Aiden Aslin, from Newark in Nottingham, who was one of the last soldiers to be handed over to the besieged city of Mariupol on April 15. . Image: Shaun Pinner’s family shared a photo of the 48-year-old They said they wanted to “safeguard their rights as prisoners of war are protected under the Geneva Convention” while addressing “misinformation”. The Geneva Convention is an international humanitarian law that requires humane treatment of all persons in the hands of the enemy. War in Ukraine: EU provides επιπλέον 41 million more in humanitarian aid. troops are given an ultimatum – follow live updates The family said: “Following the recent events that have led to the current situation of Shaun Pinner, we would like to clarify any misinformation circulating in the media. “Shaun was a respected soldier in the British Army who served in the Royal English Regiment for many years. He served on numerous tours, including Northern Ireland and with the United Nations in Bosnia. “In 2018, Shaun decided to relocate to Ukraine to use his previous experience and training in the Ukrainian army. “Shaun has enjoyed the Ukrainian way of life and has considered Ukraine as his adopted country for the past four years. During this time, he met his Ukrainian wife, who is very focused on the country’s humanitarian needs.” Image: Aiden Aslin also arrested in Ukraine The statement added: “He joined the Ukrainian Marines as a proud member of his unit. At the end of 2022, his three-year contract is about to expire and he planned to take on a humanitarian role in Ukraine. “We would like to make it clear that he is not a volunteer or a mercenary, but is officially serving in the Ukrainian army in accordance with Ukrainian law.” They said that “Shaun is a funny, much loved husband, son, father, brother and friend of many” and hoped that the two men who had been arrested would “return safely to their families” soon. Follow the Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker Piner told Sky News’s Stuart Ramsey in January that he had stopped working in waste management in England after realizing he could no longer do the 16-hour days and long commutes on the M25. He was able to enlist in the Ukrainian army because of his military background after serving in the Royal English Regiment in the British Army for nine years.