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The Briton who left the UK to fight for Russia
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May 20, 2026
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6:18Now Playing50-year-old Ben Stimson has been called a traitor in the UK. In Russia, he is seen as a hero.
But why did an antiques dealer from Oldham decide to fight for Vladimir Putin?
In his first interview with British media, Stimson sat down with Moscow correspondent Ivor Bennett to discuss his motives, insisting, "What I've done is the right thing to do".
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