Putin's Prisoner
My Time as a Prisoner of War in Ukraine
$25.05
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
21 May 2024
Summary
The first account from a prisoner of war in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. A shocking, hugely powerful memoir by British-born Ukrainian marine Aiden Aslin, who spent six months in Russian captivity.
Aiden Aslin joined the Ukrainian marines in 2018, compelled to defend his adopted homeland from the growing threat of Russian invasion. In February 2022, as Russia mounted a full-scale offensive, Aiden and his unit were stationed at the frontline at Mariupol. Pinned down at a Mariupol steelw…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781804993194 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1804993190 |
| Author: | Aiden Aslin, John Sweeney |
| Publisher: | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 21 May 2024 |
| Weight: | 200g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 126mm x 26mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
A great read. An amazing story. * Jeremy Vine *A graphic account of the conditions endured by those who attempt to defy Russian aggression. * Daily Mail *Engaging and horrifying in equal measure. A powerful story and insight into modern war. * Soldier *Horrifying, heart-rending, inspiring. Five stars. * Army Rumour Service *Both a warning and a message of hope. Aslin survived to tell his story - and we should listen. * Irish Independent *An absolutely incredible book. * Rig Biz Podcast *
About The Author
Aiden Aslin
Aiden Aslin (Author)
Aiden Aslin is a British-born resident of Ukraine. Living in Mykolaiv with his fiance, he joined the Ukrainian marines in 2018 and was called to the frontline ahead of the Russian invasion in February 2022. He was one of over a thousand soldiers who surrendered after the month-long siege at the Mariupol steelworks, whereupon he was singled out for his British passport. His surrender, captivity, treatment and subsequent release received global media attention.
John Sweeney (Author)
John Sweeney is a writer and journalist who, when working for the BBC, has challenged dictators, despots, cult leaders, con artists and crooked businessmen for many years. Sweeney has covered wars and chaos in one hundred countries and been undercover to a number of tyrannies, including Chechnya, North Korea and Zimbabwe. The author of fifteen books including the Sunday Times best- seller Killer in the Kremlin.
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