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Captured Ukrainian-born soldiers tell BBC why they fought for Russia

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Men born in Ukraine who fought for Russia are tried for treason, but at a prisoner of war camp in western Ukraine, many believe they were defending their homeland

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Captured Ukrainian-born soldiers tell BBC why they fought for Russia

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