Ukraine: Five British POWs detained by Russian-backed separatists have been released, says Liz Truss

Five British nationals held by Russian backed forces are being released

Health Minister Robert Jenrick has confirmed that Aiden Aslin, who was sentenced to death after being captured by Russian-backed forces in eastern Ukraine is among those who have been released in a prisoner swap between Ukraine and Russia.

Aiden Aslin among 10 international ‘prisoners of war’ released by Russian authorities

Five UK and two US foreign fighters captured in Ukraine among 10 freed after Saudi Arabia’s intervention

Five Britons held in Ukraine by Russian-backed forces released, Truss says

Five British nationals captured in Ukraine and held by Russian-backed forces have been safely returned, prime minister Liz Truss has said.

Five British nationals held by Russian-backed forces in Ukraine are freed

Men freed as part of a prisoner swap between Ukraine and Russia, brokered by Saudi Arabia

Freed 'by the skin of our teeth': British POWs detained by Russian-backed separatists have been released

Aiden Aslin, Shaun Pinner and John Harding have been identified as three of the released prisoners. There are two other Britons.

UK PM Truss welcomes release of British prisoners captured in Ukraine

LONDON – Britain’s Prime Minister Liz