Ukraine, pro-Russians sentence two Britons to death. The wrath of London: "They are prisoners of war"

The Supreme Court of the self-styled Donetsk People's Republic

Aiden Aslin, 28, of Nottinghamshire, Shaun Pinner, 48, of Bedfordshire, and Saaudun Brahim, Moroccan, who fought for the Ukrainian army .

Russian agencies make it known.

The military are accused by pro-Russians of being "mercenaries" but the families of the British, claims the BBC, say they were in the Ukrainian army.

Both Brits are serving members of the Ukrainian armed forces and the UK, the BBC also explains, has made it clear that they are to be considered as prisoners of war who should not be prosecuted for taking part in hostilities.

The one pronounced today by the Donetsk court, not recognized internationally, is the first instance sentence against which the accused will be able to appeal.

British and Moroccan "mercenaries" sentenced to death by the self-styled Donetsk People's Republic have the right to seek pardon.

This was stated by the court of pro-Russian separatists, according to reports from Tass.

 The "farce condemnation" of the two British and a Moroccan who were fighting with the Ukrainian army is a "violation and mockery" of international humanitarian law and human rights.

This was stated by the attorney general of Ukraine Irina Venediktova to the BBC.

"Russia once again distances itself from the rules-based system and shows a blatant disregard for the rule of law," added Venediktova, noting that Ukraine has launched an investigation and will take steps to ensure that those involved in "this illegal action" are held accountable before justice.

Boris Johnson's government is "

"for the death sentence imposed by a court of the self-proclaimed pro-Russian republic of Donetsk on the two British" mercenaries "and a fellow Moroccan soldier." We have repeatedly said that they are prisoners of war, that they must not be exploited for political purposes and that they have the right to 'immunity under the Geneva Convention ", commented a spokesman for Downing Street. Not without adding that London continues to" work with the Ukrainian authorities to guarantee prisoner-of-war treatment for every British citizen "enlisted in the Kiev forces .

The Foreign Office owner, Liz Truss, expressed "total condemnation" for the death sentence inflicted on Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner, the two former British soldiers identified as "mercenaries" in the service of the Kiev forces by a "pro-Russian court" who hold them in eastern Ukraine ".

"They are prisoners of war,

that has absolutely no legitimacy", insisted the foreign minister of the government of Boris Johnson: "My thoughts are for them and their families, we will continue to do whatever. we can to support them ".

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NO AGREEMENT ON WHEAT -

in Ankara

on the export of cargoes of Ukrainian wheat across the Black Sea. Kremlin spokesman Peskov said this.

Pressing by UN Secretary General Guterres: "an agreement is needed to allow the safe export of food produced in Ukraine across the Black Sea", which is "essential for hundreds of millions of people." But

: the wheat can only start if the sanctions are lifted.

And Putin, speaking to young Russian entrepreneurs, warns that Russia "will not fall

, its economy will remain open." Adding that the challenge facing the country today is "

'RUSSIA OUTSIDE FAO'

- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, speaking to the OECD ministerial council, called for

, the UN organization for food and agriculture based in Rome.

"There can be no discussions to extend Russia's membership of the FAO. What would Russia's place be if it causes famine for at least 400 million people, if not over a billion?", He said speaking by videoconference at the Paris ministerial. , this year chaired by Italy.

In the meantime, the clashes continue: the Azot

in Severodonetsk is bombed, where about 800 civilians are taking refuge.

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Ukraine, Zelensky calls for the exclusion of Russia from the FAO

'BOMBS ON A SHELTER WITH 800 CIVILIANS'

- Bombed twice by the Russian army between last night and last night the Azot chemical plant in Severodonetsk, where about 800 civilians, 200 employees and about 600 residents took refuge.

At least two workshops were hit, including one for ammonia production.

This was reported by the head of the Lugansk regional military administration Sergiy Gaidai, reported by Ukrinform, but there is no information on the fate of the civilians.

Inside the factory there are also some Ukrainian military units which, according to the pro-Russian fighters, would have retreated following the assault of the Moscow army.

With Western long-range weapons

.

The Lugansk regional military chief Sergiy Gaidai wrote on Telegram, explaining that at the moment the Federation army is forcefully attacking the industrial area and it is impossible to evacuate the population.

UN APPEAL

- "The Russian invasion of Ukraine must stop. But until that happens, we need immediate action: 1. We need to bring stability to global food and energy markets. 2. We need to make it readily available. resources to help the poorest countries and communities ": the UN secretary general, Antonio Guterres, writes in a tweet.

- Nearly five million Ukrainians have been registered in Europe since the start of the war, according to figures from the UN refugee agency, reports the Guardian.

A UNHCR update states that a total of 4,816,923 Ukrainians have been registered as refugees in 44 European countries since February 24.

But many more will have actually left the country: data show that as of June 7, more than 7.3 million border crossings had been recorded out of Ukraine.

Another 2.3 million crossings were recorded to return to the country.

Women and children account for 90% of those who fled abroad, as Ukrainian men between the ages of 18 and 60 are eligible for military service and cannot leave.

The war in Ukraine has "