Europeans condemn Russia's campaign of terror in Ukraine
Meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, August 24, for a Coalition of the Willing conference, European leaders reiterated their military and financial support for Kyiv and denounced Russia’s intensifying strikes on civilian infrastructure.
European leaders have reiterated their support for Ukraine, denouncing Russia's intensifying strikes on civilian infrastructure. This came during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on August 24, as part of a Coalition of the Willing conference.
A British national, Bradley Townsend, is reported to have died in combat in eastern Ukraine in June while fighting for Russian forces. According to the Kyiv Independent, Townsend, 33, left the UK two months before his death, telling his family he was going to Romania. He had no prior military training or experience.
The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office confirmed it was aware of reports of a British national's death in Ukraine and was in contact with the deceased's family. Conservative MP Tom Tudendhat described Townsend's decision to join the Russian army as "unbelievably stupid".
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