The Latest Breaking News from James Scott Rhys Anderson

Russia jails UK man for 19 years for fighting for Ukraine

James Scott Rhys Anderson convicted of ‘mercenary activities’ and a ‘terrorist act’, court press service says.

Al Jazeera · Mar 6, 2025

British soldier, 22, sentenced to 19 years in Russian jail for fighting with Ukraine

The 22-year-old British national has been held in Russian captivity since November

Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025

Briton captured while fighting for Ukraine jailed for 19 years in Russia

James Scott Rhys Anderson was charged with terrorism and ‘mercenary activities’ after capture in Kursk in November

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2025

Russia Captures British Man Fighting For Ukraine: Report

James Scott Rhys Anderson was reportedly captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine in the Kursk region.

International Business Times · Nov 25, 2024

UK government vows to do all it can to help Briton captured by Russia

Foreign secretary offers support for James Scott Rhys Anderson, who was fighting for Ukraine reportedly in Kursk

The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2024

James Scott Rhys Anderson: Who is ex-British soldier captured in Russia’s Kursk region?

The father of the man identifying himself as a 22-year-old former British signalman says his son joined the army at 17 and later served with the police before going to fight for Ukraine

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024

We will do all we can to support Briton reportedly captured in Ukraine – Lammy

A man who identifies himself as James Scott Rhys Anderson said he signed up to fight for Ukraine’s International Legion after losing his job.

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024

Father of ex-British soldier captured by Russia fears son will be tortured after fighting for Ukraine

Father says he tried to stop his son James Scott Rhys Anderson from joining the Ukrainian forces

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024

Russia captures UK national fighting alongside Ukraine in the Kursk region, report says

Russia's state news agency says a British national has been captured while fighting alongside Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region of Russia, which is partially occupied by Ukrainian forces

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024

Father of former British soldier captured in Russia fears son will be tortured

Scott Anderson said he and other family members had tried to convince the 22-year-old not to fight for Ukraine

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024