Will Britons sentenced to death in Ukraine receive a pardon?

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No Pardon Likely for Britons Sentenced to Death in Ukraine

The leader of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic has stated there are no grounds for pardoning the two British nationals, Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner, who were sentenced to death for alleged mercenary activities. Both individuals have a month to appeal their sentences following the court's ruling.
British Nationals Convicted of Mercenary Activities

A court in the Donetsk People's Republic found Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner guilty of "mercenary activities" on Thursday. The charges relate to their participation in hostilities while fighting for Ukraine. The court also convicted Moroccan national Brahim Saadoun on similar charges.
Britain Argues for Prisoner of War Status

The British government maintains that Aslin and Pinner were regular soldiers serving in the Ukrainian armed forces. Therefore, they should be exempt from prosecution under the terms of the Geneva Conventions and treated as prisoners of war. Aslin's family has echoed this sentiment, stating they were not mercenaries and should be afforded the protections of POWs.
Separatist Authorities Cite Grave Crimes and Appeal Window

Pro-Russian separatist authorities in Donetsk contend that the two Britons committed grave crimes. Despite the death sentences, they have been granted a one-month period during which they can lodge an appeal against the court's decision. The leader of the region, Denis Pushilin, indicated no foreseeable reason to grant a pardon.

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