Russia features British prisoner of war on state TV as he faces lengthy sentence
mirror.co.uk — November 29, 2024, 09:01 AM UTC
Russia showcased British prisoner James Scott Rhys Anderson on state media, where he claimed his family likely does not know he is in Russia. He faces charges that could lead to a 20 to 30-year prison sentence. Anderson, 22, was captured while fighting for Ukraine and accused of terrorism and being a mercenary. He expressed regret for returning to Ukraine despite his family's warnings. He described his conditions and the bleak outlook for his future, stating he is uncertain when he might return home. Anderson also criticized Ukraine's actions in Russia's Kursk region.
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