A British volunteer has been "killed in action" combating in jap Ukraine, his brother has mentioned.

Samuel Newey, 22, had travelled to the nation to combat simply earlier than his twenty first birthday.

His brother Daniel Newey wrote on Facebook: "I cannot put into words how broken I feel.

"I additionally can't emphasise how proud I'm of my little brother.

"He'd simply turned 21 when he determined to reply the decision and journey to Ukraine to push again towards Russian imperialism.

"Sam, you gave your life for folks you by no means knew and acted with braveness, morality and honour."

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The tribute added: "Not only are you my little brother, but you're an exceptional man, a good soldier and one of the bravest people I ever had the privilege of knowing.

"Thank you a lot for being a part of my life for these 22 years. I like you at all times brother."

The Foreign Office has mentioned it's supporting the household of a British man following his demise in Ukraine.

Samuel Newey appeared in court docket in February 2020 after he and his father, Paul Newey, had been charged with terrorism offences for allegedly illegally helping Daniel, who was a British volunteer combating towards Islamic State in Syria.

Charges had been dropped towards the pair following a Crown Prosecution Service overview in July that very same 12 months.

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