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Briton accused of fighting for Ukraine jailed in Russia

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James Scott Rhys Anderson was reportedly captured in Russia 's Kursk region last November .

The 22-year-old was charged with terrorism and mercenary activity.

He is the first British national to be convicted by Russia during the war.

Mr Anderson will spend the first five years of his sentence in prison before being transferred to a penal colony.