James Scott Rhys Anderson

James Scott Rhys Anderson

mercenary United Kingdom

James Scott Rhys Anderson, a 22-year-old from Banbury, England, was recently sentenced to 19 years in a Russian prison after being captured while fighting for Ukraine. He was found guilty of a 'terrorist act' and mercenary involvement during Ukraine's military offensive against Russia. Anderson had joined Ukraine's International Legion after being discharged from the British army and reportedly received financial compensation for his participation in the conflict. His trial was held behind closed doors, and he has the option to appeal the court's decision.

Born on Jan 01, 2001 (24 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
26,044
Power
988$
Sentiment
4.89
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 23,996 $2,700,000 954$
Croatia 1 3.00 0.05% +0% 4,105,267 2,048 $68,000 34$
Totals 2 71,991,278 26,044 $2,768,000 988$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: A British man James Scott Rhys Anderson, 22, was jailed for 19 years by a Russian military court after being charged with terrorism and mercenary activity. 5

BBC: Australian captured while fighting for Ukraine charged as mercenary

Romania Romania: James Scott Rhys Anderson, a British citizen, was sentenced to 19 years in prison for fighting for the Ukrainian army in Russia. 3

Adevărul: Un britanic capturat de ruși în timp ce lupta pentru Ucraina, condamnat la 19 ani de închisoare

United Kingdom United Kingdom: James Scott Rhys Anderson was accused by Russia of fighting for Ukraine and has been jailed for 19 years by a Russian military court. 3

BBC: Briton accused of fighting for Ukraine jailed in Russia

Lithuania Lithuania: James Scott Rhys Anderson was convicted in Russia for fighting on the side of Ukraine. 3

15min – major Lithuanian news website: Rusija 19 metų įkalino britą už kariavimą Ukrainos pusėje Kursko srityje

United Kingdom United Kingdom: James Scott Rhys Anderson was captured while fighting alongside the Ukrainian army and sentenced to 19 years in prison in Russia. 5

The Guardian: Briton captured while fighting for Ukraine jailed for 19 years in Russia | UK news

Hong Kong Hong Kong: James Scott Rhys Anderson was captured while fighting for the Ukrainian military and sentenced to 19 years for terrorism and mercenary activities. 5

明報 (Ming Pao): 為烏軍作戰被俘英國男子 遭俄判囚19年 (23:00) - 20250305 - 國際 - 即時新聞

Nigeria Nigeria: James Scott Rhys Anderson was sentenced to 19 years in prison for fighting for Ukraine in a Russian court. 4

The Punch: Russia jails Briton 19 years for fighting in Ukraine