British soldiers banned from travelling to Ukraine as small number go AWOL
Ministry of Defence chiefs have banned all service personnel from travelling to Ukraine “until further notice”.
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Ministry of Defence chiefs have banned all service personnel from travelling to Ukraine “until further notice”.
An Army spokesperson said: ‘We are strongly encouraging them to return to the UK.’
An Army spokesperson said: ‘We are strongly encouraging them to return to the UK.’
More than 20,000 people from 52 countries have signed up to join a newly-created international legion fighting to defend Ukraine from Russia’s invasion, including active British soldiers who have gone AWOL, risking punishment.
An Army spokesperson said: ‘We are strongly encouraging them to return to the UK.’