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Published 14:04 18 Apr 2022 BST
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The pair appeared on the Rossiya 24 state television channel on Monday, and both spoke, although it is not clear if they were doing so under duress.
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Pinner, who was most recently captured, moved to Ukraine four years ago and lived with his wife in Donbas.
In January, he told Mail on Sunday: “I am here defending my family and adopted city. Russia started this war. It’s funded by Russia and driven by Russia, but we will fight them, make no mistake about that.”
This week, his family have released a statement to say they are "currently working with the Foreign Office" along with the Aslin's family.
Pinner's family said they wanted to "ensure their rights as prisoners of war are upheld according to the Geneva Convention", which requires humane treatment of anyone in enemy hands.
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Pinner considered Ukraine his "adopted country" and enjoyed the way of life, his family said. They noted how the soldier's contract in the marines was due to end this year and that he was planning to enter a humanitarian role in Ukraine.
His family added that "Shaun is a funny, much loved well intentioned husband, son, father, brother and friend to many" and they hoped both men who had been captured would "return safely to their families" soon.
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Firefighters battle a blaze after a civilian building was hit by a Russian missile in Lviv (Getty)[/caption]
The news comes the same day that a fatal missile attack happened in Lviv in the west of Ukraine. Five missile strikes hit the city, leading to six deaths and eight injuries.
Ukrainian refugees have been fleeing to the city, which is about 70km from the border with Poland. The city has not seen a huge amount of fighting during the invasion, but there have been some airstrikes.
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