<p>Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the two Americans captured in Ukraine while fighting against Russian forces had committed crimes.</p>

<p>Peskov, while speaking to a US television channel, said that the two US soldiers were involved in "firing and shelling our military personnel" while declaring that "those crimes have to be investigated".</p>

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<p>The Kremlin spokesman said the prisoners don't fall under the Geneva Conventions while branding them as "soldiers of fortune". Peskov said they were not part of Ukraine's army.</p>

<p>The two soldiers were identified as Alexander Drueke, 39 and Andy Huynh, 27, however, their whereabouts are unknown. Both men are believed to be from Alabama.</p>

<p>"The only thing that is clear is that they have committed crimes. They are not in the Ukrainian army. They are not subject to the Geneva Convention,"&nbsp;Peskov told the US television network</p>

<p>A US State Department spokesperson had earlier confirmed that American officials had seen the photos of the two men.</p>

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<p>State Department spokesman Ned Price had urged Russia to treat the captured soldiers as "prisoners of war under the Geneva Convention".</p>

<p>"Prisoners of war must be afforded the treatment and protections commensurate with that status, including humane treatment and fundamental process and fair-trial guarantees," Price added.</p>

<p>Price informed that a third US citizen had also gone missing. Russia had earlier sentenced two Britons and a Moroccan in the separatist Donetsk court labelling them as mercenaries.</p>

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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the two Americans captured in Ukraine while fighting against Russian forces had committed crimes. Peskov, while speaking to a US television channel, said that the two US soldiers were involved in "firing and shelling our military personnel" while declaring that "those crimes have to be investigated".

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the two Americans captured in Ukraine while fighting against Russian forces had committed crimes. Peskov, while speaking to a US television channel, said that the two US soldiers were involved in "firing and shelling our military personnel" while declaring that "those crimes have to be investigated". Also Read: 'Africa is actually a hostage': Zelensky blames food crisis on Russia The Kremlin spokesman said the prisoners don't fall under the Geneva Conventions while branding them as "soldiers of fortune". Peskov said they were not part of Ukraine's army. The two soldiers were identified as Alexander Drueke, 39 and Andy Huynh, 27, however, their whereabouts are unknown. Both men are believed to be from Alabama. "The only thing that is clear is that they have committed crimes. They are not in the Ukrainian army. They are not subject to the Geneva Convention," Peskov told the US television network A US State Department spokesperson had earlier confirmed that American officials had seen the photos of the two men. Watch: NATO chief warns Russia-Ukraine war might last long State Department spokesman Ned Price had urged Russia to treat the captured soldiers as "prisoners of war under the Geneva Convention". "Prisoners of war must be afforded the treatment and protections commensurate with that status, including humane treatment and fundamental process and fair-trial guarantees," Price added. Price informed that a third US citizen had also gone missing. Russia had earlier sentenced two Britons and a Moroccan in the separatist Donetsk court labelling them as mercenaries. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Soldiers of fortune not subject to Geneva Convention, says Russia on Americans captured in Ukraine

<p>A video of the first Americans captured by Russian forces since the beginning of Ukraine's invasion has been broadcasted by Russian state television.</p>

<p>Alex Drueke and Andy Huynh, two US military veterans who went missing last week while fighting in Ukraine, are from Alabama.</p>

<p>The two soldiers are being held by Russian-backed separatist forces in the Donbass region of eastern Ukraine according to RT.</p>

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<p>During the telecast, Drueke can be heard saying, “Mom, I just want to let you know that I’m alive and I hope to be back home as soon as I can be. So, love Diesel for me. Love you.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The United States "will do everything we can" to get them back, according to White House national security spokesperson John Kirby.</p>

<p>After being caught fighting for Ukraine, two British citizens and a Moroccan were sentenced to death by a separatist court in the unrecognised Russian-speaking Donetsk People's Republic.</p>

<p>While Huynh is a former US marine who left the service in 2018, Drueke served two tours in Iraq, the last as a lead gunner in Baghdad in 2008-09.</p>

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<p>After seeing pictures of civilian casualties as Russia retreated from towns outside Kyiv in late March, both felt compelled to support the government</p>

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin, who calls his attack on Ukraine a ''special military operation'' to demilitarise and denazify its neighbour, has denied attacking civilians and has accused Western citizens of acting as "mercenaries".<br />
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A video of the first Americans captured by Russian forces since the beginning of Ukraine's invasion has been broadcasted by Russian state television. Alex Drueke and Andy Huynh, two US military veterans who went missing last week while fighting in Ukraine, are from Alabama.

A video of the first Americans captured by Russian forces since the beginning of Ukraine's invasion has been broadcasted by Russian state television. Alex Drueke and Andy Huynh, two US military veterans who went missing last week while fighting in Ukraine, are from Alabama. The two soldiers are being held by Russian-backed separatist forces in the Donbass region of eastern Ukraine according to RT. Russian state TV discussed the capture of two Americans, Alexander Drueke & Andy Huynh, by Russian forces in Ukraine. Immediately after the clip of crying family members pleading for their lives, state TV host used mocking expressions meaning there's no chance they will be freed. pic.twitter.com/cOHp1rcwTg — Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) June 17, 2022 × During the telecast, Drueke can be heard saying, “Mom, I just want to let you know that I’m alive and I hope to be back home as soon as I can be. So, love Diesel for me. Love you.” × The United States "will do everything we can" to get them back, according to White House national security spokesperson John Kirby. After being caught fighting for Ukraine, two British citizens and a Moroccan were sentenced to death by a separatist court in the unrecognised Russian-speaking Donetsk People's Republic. While Huynh is a former US marine who left the service in 2018, Drueke served two tours in Iraq, the last as a lead gunner in Baghdad in 2008-09. Also read | Vladimir Putin forced to delay keynote speech after hackers crash internet After seeing pictures of civilian casualties as Russia retreated from towns outside Kyiv in late March, both felt compelled to support the government Russian President Vladimir Putin, who calls his attack on Ukraine a ''special military operation'' to demilitarise and denazify its neighbour, has denied attacking civilians and has accused Western citizens of acting as "mercenaries". Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here:

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Soldiers of fortune not subject to Geneva Convention, says Russia on Americans captured in Ukraine

Video of first Americans captured by Russian forces since Ukraine's invasion broadcasted by Russian TV