Former UK soldier Ben Stimson is making waves as he openly fights alongside Putin's army, sparking controversy and condemnation from British media. Stimson, along with Aiden Minnis, has been posting videos from the Donetsk battlefield, drawing sharp criticism from UK news outlets demanding punishment for what they label as traitorous behavior. Stimson defends his actions, asserting that “a soldier is a soldier,“ citing the recruitment of soldiers from various backgrounds by the UK. The duo's decision to join Putin's forces has been met with accusations of betrayal and disgrace, with Stimson having served jail time previously for terror offenses related to fighting for Russians in the Donbas region in 2015. Despite their pasts, Stimson and Minnis continue to support Putin, with Stimson even hailing him as the “greatest politician on earth“ in one of their videos. Calls for their imprisonment upon return to the UK have intensified, with former army commanders adding their voices to the chorus of disapproval. #moscow #terrorattack #russia #putin #isis #pmmodi #india #france #italy #israel #netanyahu #china #usa #biden #zelenskyy #ukraine Subscribe to The Times of India's YouTube channel: For daily news & updates and exclusive stories, follow the Times of India Facebook: Instagram: Download the app: Follow the TOI WhatsApp channel: Follow TOI for well-researched and in-depth news and analysis Facebook: Twitter: Instagram:
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