Britons Captured by Russian Forces Face 20 Years in Jail or Possible Death Penalty

A still image, taken from footage of the Supreme Court of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic, shows Britons Aiden Aslin (L), Shaun Pinner, and Moroccan Brahim (R) Saadoun, who were captured by Russian forces during a military conflict in Ukraine, in a courtroom cage at a location given as Donetsk, Ukraine, on June 7, 2022. Supreme Court of Donetsk People's Republic/Handout via Reuters

Two Britons captured by Russian forces could face 20 years in prison, according to Russian state-run media on Wednesday.

The report also quoted prosecutors saying they may face the death penalty.