Brit teen soldier who went AWOL to fight Russia ‘signs up to Ukraine’s Foreign Legion’

A TEEN Coldstream Guardsman who went Awol is believed to have signed with Ukraine’s Foreign Legion. The 19-year-old joined veterans who crossed from Poland on Monday and is still in his Army camouflage gear. The Brit soldier told his fellow recruits that he ‘wanted to do something real’ It is believed he has been sent from Lviv to eastern Ukraine Friends said the lad was given an AK-47 rifle, a bulletproof vest and helmet after handing over his passport and signing a contract to join the Ukrainian army. It is believed he has been sent from Lviv to eastern Ukraine. He told a friend: “I want to get on the front line. That’s what I signed to do, I can’t do it in the Army.” A source added: “His battalion had just got back from the Falklands which was essentially a lot of standing around. Read more on Ukraine “He told fellow recruits he wanted to do something real.” The rogue squaddie poses a huge security risk as Putin could claim Britain has entered the war if he is captured. Up to four serving Brit soldiers are thought to be in Ukraine. They face prosecution for desertion. The Army said: “We are strongly encouraging them to return.” Most read in The Sun SITTING DUCKS Column of Putin's tanks destroyed & 'ANOTHER top commander killed in ambush' ROB'S RIGHTMOVE I’ve sold all my houses - I have nowhere to live, says Robbie Williams say what? Naked Attraction fans sickened by contestant's VERY rude reaction to rejection 'NOT GETTING ON' GMB fans say they've spotted a feud between presenters after clues on show GONNA BE MAY Jet2 cancels flights to Europe destination for two months ROMAN EMPIRE CRUMBLES Abramovich BANNED from selling Chelsea as billionaire is sanctioned APRussian forces bombed a maternity hospital[/caption] AFPDestruction on the streets of Ukraine as Putin continues to attack its neighbour[/caption] Help those fleeing conflict with The Sun’s Ukraine Fund PICTURES of women and children fleeing the horror of Ukraine’s devastated towns and cities have moved Sun readers to tears. Many of you want to help the five million caught in the chaos — and now you can, by donating to The Sun’s Ukraine Fund. Give as little as £3 or as much as you can afford and every penny will be donated to the Red Cross on the ground helping women, children, the old, the infirm and the wounded. Donate here to help The Sun’s fund Or text to 70141 from UK mobiles £3 — text SUN£3£5 — text SUN£5£10 — text SUN£10 Texts cost your chosen donation amount (e.g. £5) +1 standard message (we receive 100%). For full T&Cs visit redcross.org.uk/mobile The Ukraine Crisis Appeal will support people in areas currently affected and those potentially affected in the future by the crisis. In the unlikely event that the British Red Cross raise more money than can be reasonably and efficiently spent, any surplus funds will be used to help them prepare for and respond to other humanitarian disasters anywhere in the world. For more information visit https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/disaster-fund We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun news desk? Email us at exclusive@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4104. You can WhatsApp us on 07423 720 250. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours Click here to get The Sun newspaper delivered for FREE for the next six weeks.