Soldiers who go AWOL to fight in Ukraine 'could face jail', legal expert warns

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The Army and the Ministry of Defence have said they are aware of a 'small number' of soldiers who are believed to have travelled to fight

British troops who go AWOL to fight in Ukraine could face jail on their return - while the consequences of being captured by Russian forces would be dire, a legal expert warned.

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