After being held by Russian forces and sentenced to death, the ex-soldier wants to report on the war
Now he has said he will report on the war from his YouTube channel but not take part in fighting.After his release, he revealed he was kept in a small cell with an open window, no toilet facilities and little food.AnalysisBut Aiden has long accepted the risks.
Conflict material on social media attracts a considerable audience. There are many fighters, civilians, and citizen journalists who tell their stories on Instagram, YouTube, or other platforms, bringing us closer than ever to the realities of war. Aiden is a well-known face in Ukraine by now, which will open some doors, but he also knows it could increase the danger.Earlier this month Alexander Nikulin, the judge who sentenced Mr Aslin and two others to death, was shot and injured in an apparent assassination attempt.
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