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Scottish Sun
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Sick British traitor, 38, who fights for Putin shamelessly brags he's won a bravery medal for ‘wiping out' Ukrainians
He spent time in a UK jail for a violent racist attack and his family have disowned him TURNCOAT'S BRAG Sick British traitor, 38, who fights for Putin shamelessly brags he's won a bravery medal for 'wiping out' Ukrainians A BRITISH traitor who fled to Russia to fight for Vladimir Putin has bragged about winning a bravery medal for slaughtering Ukrainians. Aiden Minnis, 38, says he is now an active "stormtrooper" and plans on getting "many more" awards for "wiping out" Kyiv's fighters. Advertisement 6 Aiden Minnis, 38, fled to Russia in 2022 and has been fighting for the Kremlin's forces Credit: East2West 6 He claims to have been awarded a bravery medal for killing Ukrainians after being handed a Russian passport Credit: X 6 The traitor says he is now fighting as a stormtrooper in Vlad's army Credit: vk The former drug addict, from Wiltshire, scurried over the Russia at the launch of its invasion in 2022. He pledged total allegiance to the Kremlin killing machine - even vowing that he was wiling to die for his new Russian comrades. Minnis was granted Russian citizenship and handed a passport last year by Putin's cronies, delighted to have a Western trophy. He gloated in a video: 'I have a Russian passport. I am now Russian. Advertisement 'I am relieved because now I know I am safe, safe from prosecution in the UK, safe from false and bogus charges just because I want to come and fight for Russia and fight for a just cause." Minnis, who spent time in jail in the UK for a violent racist attack, claims that he was awarded the Suvoror medal earlier this year - an honour bestowed by the Russian state to ground troops for courage shown "in defence of the Fatherland". He boasted that he was given the prize for "wiping out numerous khokhols" - a derogatory term for Ukrainians - reports the Mirror. He added: "I hope I get many more for killing the fascists and eliminating the Nazi scourge.' Advertisement It is one of the lies used by the Kremlin to justify its invasion that there is a rising fascist element in Ukraine which must be crushed. The defector also claims to have joined the Russian motorised rifle regiment in the Kharkov region. Putin close to pounding Ukraine with 1,000 missiles and drones a DAY He was previously a "sapper", laying landmines and explosives, but his supposed new role would involve actively storming Ukrainian trenches and positions. Minnis went on to claim that he had had many near misses in combat with Ukrainian drones and mortar shells, and said he was wounded by shrapnel last year - hospitalising him for months. Advertisement But he insists: 'Although it's very hard fighting, it must be done.' Minnis' family back in Britain disowned him after the treacherous Brit joined Putin's illegal war in Ukraine. They claim they want "Nothing to do with him". 6 He posted a video last year bragging about his Russian citizenship Advertisement 6 Ben Stimson (pictured posing with a grenade), from Oldham, also left the UK to fight in Putin's army The former National Front thug previously claimed he is "doing the Lord's work" by joining Moscow's forces and said he is "willing to die" on the frontline. Minnis said in a video: 'I am starting a new life in Russia. I am now Russian. I am happy to be Russian." He made clear from the start he expected Putin's army to send him into harm's way on the frontline. Advertisement 'After my vacation I go to a storm battalion. So things are only going to get tougher for me. 'I know it's dangerous. War is dangerous.' The UK government has said on Minnis' warped decision: "Reports of British nationals taking part in illegal invasion are shocking and their alleged actions are reprehensible. 'Those who travel from the UK to conflict zones to engage in unlawful activity should expect to be investigated upon their return.' Advertisement Minnis is one of two Brits unmasked as traitors caught fighting against Ukraine. His 'best British friend in the Russian army' is Ben Stimson, who was previously convicted for terrorism after helping pro-Russian separatists. The 48-year-old from Oldham shared videos online from the frontline brazenly flaunting Russian military gear and gloating: "Yes, yes, I'm back in Russia. I'm back in uniform." 6 Minnis, 37, has been disowned by his family in the UK
The Irish Sun
15 hours ago
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Sick British traitor, 38, who fights for Putin shamelessly brags he's won a bravery medal for ‘wiping out' Ukrainians
A BRITISH traitor who fled to Russia to fight for Vladimir Putin has bragged about winning a bravery medal for slaughtering Ukrainians. Advertisement 6 Aiden Minnis, 38, fled to Russia in 2022 and has been fighting for the Kremlin's forces Credit: East2West 6 He claims to have been awarded a bravery medal for killing Ukrainians after being handed a Russian passport Credit: X 6 The traitor says he is now fighting as a stormtrooper in Vlad's army Credit: vk The former drug addict, from Wiltshire, scurried over the Russia at the launch of its invasion in 2022. He Kremlin killing machine - even vowing that he was Minnis was granted Russian citizenship and He gloated in a video: 'I have a Russian passport. I am now Russian. Advertisement 'I am relieved because now I know I am safe, safe from prosecution in the UK, safe from false and bogus charges just because I want to come and fight for Russia and fight for a just cause." Minnis, who spent time in jail in the UK for a violent racist attack, claims that he was awarded the Suvoror medal earlier this year - an honour bestowed by the Russian state to ground troops for courage shown "in defence of the Fatherland". He boasted that he was given the prize for "wiping out numerous khokhols" - a derogatory term for Ukrainians - reports the He added: "I hope I get many more for killing the fascists and eliminating the Nazi scourge.' Advertisement Most read in The Sun It is one of the lies used by the Kremlin to justify its invasion that there is a rising fascist element in Ukraine which must be crushed. The defector also claims to have joined the Russian motorised rifle regiment in the Kharkov region. Putin close to pounding Ukraine with 1,000 missiles and drones a DAY He was previously a "sapper", laying landmines and explosives, but his supposed new role would involve actively storming Ukrainian trenches and positions. Minnis went on to claim that he had had many near misses in combat with Ukrainian drones and mortar shells, and said he was wounded by shrapnel last year - hospitalising him for months. Advertisement But he insists: 'Although it's very hard fighting, it must be done.' Minnis' family back in Britain disowned him after the treacherous Brit joined Putin's illegal war in Ukraine . They claim they want "Nothing to do with him". 6 He posted a video last year bragging about his Russian citizenship Advertisement 6 Ben Stimson (pictured posing with a grenade), from Oldham, also left the UK to fight in Putin's army The former National Front thug previously claimed he is "doing the Lord's work" by frontline . Minnis said in a video: 'I am starting a new life in Russia . I am now Russian. I am happy to be Russian." He made clear from the start he expected Putin's army to send him into harm's way on the frontline. Advertisement 'After my vacation I go to a storm battalion. So things are only going to get tougher for me. 'I know it's dangerous. War is dangerous.' The UK government has said on Minnis' warped decision: "Reports of British nationals taking part in illegal invasion are shocking and their alleged actions are reprehensible. 'Those who travel from the UK to conflict zones to engage in unlawful activity should expect to be investigated upon their return.' Advertisement Minnis is one of two Brits unmasked as traitors caught fighting against Ukraine . Read more on the Irish Sun His 'best British friend in the Russian army' is Ben Stimson, who was previously convicted for terrorism after helping pro-Russian separatists. The 48-year-old from Oldham shared videos online from the frontline brazenly flaunting Russian military gear and gloating: "Yes, yes, I'm back in Russia. I'm back in uniform." 6 Minnis, 37, has been disowned by his family in the UK Advertisement
Irish Daily Mirror
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Irish Daily Mirror
Irish thug fighting for Russia awarded bravery medal for 'wiping out' Ukrainians
An Irish thug who is fighting for Russia in Ukraine has bragged about being awarded a bravery medal by Moscow for 'wiping out' Ukrainians. Aiden Minnis, 38, left the UK to fight alongside Kremlin forces when Russia invaded the country in 2022. He is one of two traitors, both former drug addicts and criminals, exposed in a Mirror investigation last year. They face jail for terror offences if they return home. Minnis, who spent time in jail in the UK for a violent racist attack, initially worked as a sapper, laying mines and explosives in Luhansk, Ukraine. He now claims he has joined the Russian motorised rifle regiment in the Kharkiv region, storming Ukrainian trenches and positions. Earlier this month Minnis, who was granted a Russian passport last year, was awarded the Suvorov medal by the Russian Federation for courage 'in defence of the Fatherland'. He told us he won it for 'wiping out numerous khokhols [a derogatory term for Ukrainians]. I hope I get many more for killing the fascists and eliminating the Nazi scourge'. Minnis, from Chippenham, Wilts, who is of Irish descent, claimed he has had 'many near-miss experiences'. He said: 'Last year I was wounded by shrapnel. A kamikaze drone hit the dugout, I was left with a fractured leg and multiple deep shrapnel wounds. I was in hospital for a few months.' But he insisted: 'Although it's very hard, it must be done.' Minnis, who has married a Russian, has declared he hates the UK and called Britain a 'fascist state'. He has also said he would die for Putin, 'the greatest politician on earth'. He has been disowned by his family, who say they want 'nothing to do with him'. In an interview last month with Russian website RT, Minnis described his life at the Russian front line of Putin's invasion. 'My tasks can vary. You can spend several months in the trenches or participate in an evacuation or assault. There are many variables here depending on what is happening operationally. 'I get very nervous sometimes. Where we are is a very dangerous and active zone. It's impossible to relax or switch off. Every day there are drones, mortars and tank shells.' Minnis said many fellow soldiers had been killed. He said: 'That's the hardest part. When you get to know them on the deepest level, and then sadly they make the ultimate sacrifice. It's happened many times here.' He admitted his decision to fight for Russia meant family and friends cut him off. He said: 'My parents disowned me. We've always had a difficult relationship, and unfortunately they believe what they see on TV and in the media. 'Many of my friends turned away from me for the same reason. But at least it made me realise they were never my friends. It was painful but to be expected.' He added: 'However, I am dedicated to my work and have nothing but love for Russia. No matter how difficult it is, and how hard the fighting is, I'm indebted to Russia. It took care of me. Here, I found freedom, got citizenship, got married, bought a house. All this would never have happened in my homeland.' Before leaving the UK, Minnis had a long record of arrests for violence. In December 2008 he was jailed for four years for an unprovoked racist attack on a man in Swindon, smashing him over the head with a bottle of port. Two months after the assault Minnis robbed a man of his wallet and attempted to rob another, punching him in the face. The thug was also arrested months later for assaulting a homeless man. Another man exposed by the Mirror, Ben Stimson, 49, of Oldham, Greater Manchester, is also believed to still be fighting for Russia in Ukraine. Last year, he posted a video showing him walking past dead bodies of Ukrainians in muddy fields, and digging up a grenade. Ex-Army commander Colonel Richard Kemp branded the men 'traitors'. He said: 'These two are an absolute disgrace and are traitors who upon their return to the UK should be arrested and jailed.' He added: 'They clearly don't know who the enemy is.'
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Daily Mirror
British traitor's sick Kremlin bravery medal for 'wiping out' Ukrainians
Aiden Minnis, 38, from Chippenham, Wilts, who is fighting for Putin as a stormtrooper in the Russian motorised rifle regiment in the Kharkov region, says he has been awarded the Suvorov medal for 'wiping out' Ukrainians A British thug who is fighting for Russia in Ukraine has bragged about being awarded a bravery medal by the Russian army for 'wiping out' Ukrainians. Aiden Minnis, 38, from Chippenham, Wilts, left the UK to fight alongside Kremlin forces when Russia invaded the country in 2022. He is one of two British traitors, both former drug addicts and criminals, exposed in a Daily Mirror investigation last year. They face jail for terror offences if they return home. Minnis, who spent time in jail in the UK for a violent racist attack, initially worked as a sapper - combat engineer - laying landmines and explosives in Ukraine 's Luhansk region. He now claims he has joined the Russian motorised rifle regiment n the Kharkov region, storming Ukrainian trenches and positions. Earlier this month Minnis, who was granted a Russian passport last year, was awarded the Suvorov medal, a a state decoration of the Russian Federation awarded to ground troops for courage in combat 'in defence of the Fatherland'. He told the Mirror he was given the medal for 'wiping out numerous khokhols (a derogatory term for Ukrainians). I hope I get many more for killing the fascists and eliminating the Nazi scourge.' He added: 'I work as a stormtrooper, basically infantry and assault, trench clearing and eliminating enemy positions.' Minnis claimed he has had 'many near miss experiences, by drones, bullets, tank and mortar shells. 'Last year I was wounded by shrapnel. A kamikaze drone hit the dugout, I was left with a fractured leg and multiple deep shrapnel wounds. I was in hospital for a few months.' But he insists: 'Although it's very hard fighting, it must be done.' Minnis, who has married a Russian, has proudly declared he 'hates' the UK and previously called Britain a 'fascist state'. He has also said he is prepared to die for Putin, calling him 'the greatest politician on earth'. He has been disowned by his family who claim they want 'nothing to do with him'. In an interview last month with Russian website RT, Minnis described his life at the Russian frontline of Putin's invasion of Ukraine. 'My tasks can vary. You can spend several months in the trenches or participate in an evacuation or assault. There are many variables here depending on what is happening operationally. 'I get very nervous sometimes. Where we are is a very dangerous and active zone. It's impossible to relax or switch off, even being in your positions. Every day there are drones, mortars and tank shells.' Minnis said many of his fellow Russian soldiers had been killed. He said: 'That's the hardest part. When you get to know them on the deepest level, and then sadly they make the ultimate sacrifice. It's happened many times here.' He admitted that his decision to fight for Russia meant family and friends cut him off. He said: 'My parents disowned me. We've always had a difficult relationship, and unfortunately they believe what they see on TV and in the media. 'Many of my friends turned away from me for the same reason. But at least it made me realise they were never my friends. It was painful but to be expected' He added: 'However, I am dedicated to my work and have nothing but love for Russia. No matter how difficult it is, and no matter how hard the fighting is, I'm indebted to Russia. 'It took care of I found freedom, got citizenship, got married, bought a house. All this would never have happened in my homeland.' Before leaving the UK Minnis had a long record of arrests for violence. In December 2008 he was jailed for four years after launching an unprovoked racist attack on a man in Swindon, smashing him over the head with a bottle of port. Two months after the assault Minnis robbed a man of his wallet and attempted to rob another, punching him in the face. The thug was also arrested months later for assaulting a homeless man. Another Brit exposed by the Mirror, Ben Stimson, 49, from Oldham, Lancs, is also believed to still be fighting for Russia in Ukraine. Last year he posted a video from the frontline showing him walking past dead bodies of Ukrainians in muddy fields, and digging up a grenade. He is also understood to have been disowned by his father. Former British Army commander Colonel Richard Kemp branded both men 'traitors'. He told the Mirror: 'There two are an absolute disgrace and are traitors who upon their return to the UK should be arrested and jailed. They clearly don't know who the enemy is.'
