Ukraine war: Captured Britons appear in Donetsk rebel court

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Captured British pair appear in court in territory held by pro-Russian rebels.

In the footage, Mr Aslin and Mr Pinner spoke only to confirm they knew the charges against them and were happy for their case to proceed without the evidence of witnesses.They have also been accused of violent seizure of power and undergoing training to carry out terrorist activities.

According to Russia's Interfax news agency, leader of the DNR Denis Pushilin has said the men will be charged in the region's supreme court. The families of both Mr Aslin, from Newark, and Mr Pinner released statements saying that they were long-serving members of the Ukrainian military and not volunteers or mercenaries.In a statement on Tuesday, Mr Aslin's family said it "was a very sensitive and emotional time for our family, and we would like to say thank you to all that have supported us".

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