BREAKING: The five British nationals who have been released by Russian-backed separatists in Ukraine have now all been named. More here: 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube
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Five Britons are among almost 300 people released in a prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine overnight. Three of them have been identified as Aiden Aslin, John Harding and Shaun Pinner, who were captured by Russian-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine in April.thanked those who had worked to free them"By the skin of our teeth," Mr Pinner added.
Mr Aslin continued:"We just want everyone to know the good news. Thanks to everyone who has been supportive. It's really appreciated."
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