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A British man detained by Russian-backed separatists has died in Ukraine, according to Moscow state news agency TASS.
Aid worker Paul Urey was charged with “mercenary activities” by separatists in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic.
Mr Urey was from Warrington.
No reason was given for the cause of death.