A Newark councillor says that everyone in the town will be pleased by the news that Aiden Aslin is returning to the UK after being released by Russia. The 28-year-old was fighting in areas of Ukraine - including in the city of Mariupol - where he surrendered to Russian forces.
Worries about Mr Aslin's treatment were first raised after an online interview with him was posted by British expat Graham Phillips. On June 9, Mr Aslin, along with fellow Briton Shaun Pinner and Moroccan national Saaudun Brahim, was sentenced to death for his fighting in Ukraine.
Saudi Arabia has been mediating talks between Ukraine and Russia on releasing 10 prisoners of war - five of them who come from the UK and one of whom is Aiden Aslin. A statement from Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry on Wednesday (September 21) confirmed that all 10 prisoners had been released.
