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Image source, Facebook Image caption, A former soldier held by Russian-backed forces in Ukraine says he will return to the country as an online reporter. Aiden Aslin was captured in April but was among five British nationals released in September.…

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Homes for Ukraine payments are to increase to help host families with the increase in the cost of living, a council said. Bedford Borough Council said payments would go up by £150 a month,…

Image caption, A Ukrainian-licenced doctor says he is unable to build a life in the UK because he cannot do the tests that would allow him to practise medicine. Dr Excel Ezeh fled the war along with his wife and…

Image source, Joe Place Image caption, A couple who left their home in Kyiv after the Russian invasion of Ukraine have returned to the war-torn country due to the cost of housing in the UK. Joe and Irina Place said…

Image caption, A 12-year-old boy whose family fled the war in Ukraine has signed for Dundee United after settling in Scotland. Stanislav Drabych, known as Stas, moved to Monifieth in Angus – where his new school quickly learned about his…

Image source, Jamie Gray Image caption, Paintings created by Ukrainian artists, including a 10-year-old girl, are to be auctioned, helping to raise money for those affected by war in the country. About 50 paintings will go on show at Coventry…

Image source, Family photo Image caption, A British national who was held by Russian-backed forces in Ukraine said he nearly starved to death while being held captive. Shaun Pinner, from Bedfordshire, said he was only given “bread and water” about…