Putin's Prisoner: My Time as a Prisoner of War in Ukraine

Aiden Aslin, a British citizen who joined the Ukrainian marines in 2018, was captured by Russian forces and endured torture, interrogation, and propaganda manipulation. He was sentenced to death but was eventually freed in a prisoner exchange. His book, "Putin's Prisoner," recounts his experiences and his determination to defend Ukraine's freedoms.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2024
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Aiden Aslin, a British citizen, joined the Ukrainian marines in 2018, driven by the urgent need to protect his adopted homeland from the escalating threat of a Russian invasion. In February 2022, as Russia launched a full-scale offensive, Aiden and his unit found themselves stationed at the frontline in Mariupol. Trapped and surrounded at a steelworks after a month-long siege and with dwindling supplies, Aiden and over a thousand Ukrainian troops were forced to surrender in April 2022. However, his ordeal was just beginning.

Singled out for his British passport, Aiden endured relentless interrogation, torture, stabbing, and brainwashing. He was subjected to a kangaroo court and sentenced to death. A victim of a shocking catalogue of abuses of international law, Aiden clung to the faintest hope of survival. Certain that his execution was imminent, he was eventually freed in a prisoner exchange and allowed to return home.

In his captivating memoir, Putin's Prisoner, Aiden shares the full, harrowing story of his time fighting in Putin's war, his six months in Russian captivity, and his unwavering determination to defend the freedoms of the people of Ukraine. Written in collaboration with journalist John Sweeney, this powerful account sheds light on the human cost of conflict and the resilience of the human spirit.

Aiden's journey is a testament to the bravery and sacrifice of those who stand up against oppression and tyranny. His story serves as a reminder of the importance of standing together in the face of adversity and the unwavering commitment to protecting the values and rights that we hold dear.

Weight: 202g
Dimension: 196 x 127 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804993194