A British volunteer has been "killed in action" combating in japanese 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 in opposition to Russian imperialism.

"Sam, you gave your life for individuals 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 really like you at all times brother."

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

Samuel Newey appeared in courtroom 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 in opposition to Islamic State in Syria.

Charges had been dropped in opposition to the pair following a Crown Prosecution Service evaluate in July that very same yr.