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Captured Ukrainian-born soldiers tell BBC why they fought for Russia
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Ukrainian-born soldiers captured while fighting for Russian forces are held at a prisoner of war camp in western Ukraine. Multiple captured men stated to the BBC that they believed they were defending their homeland. Ukraine has prosecuted some of these individuals for treason.
Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn9nr195drzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss