# Captured Ukrainian-born soldiers tell BBC why they fought for Russia

- Published: 2026-08-20T05:01:24Z
- Updated: 2026-08-20T20:11:56Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn9nr195drzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · Top News
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Men born in Ukraine who fought for Russia are tried for treason, but at a prisoner of war camp in western Ukraine, many believe they were defending their homeland.

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