Zelensky hails James Wilton, 18, a ‘hero’ as he pays tribute to Brit lad killed on first combat mission in Ukraine
PRESIDENT Volodymyr Zelensky has offered a heartfelt tribute to the British volunteer killed on his first combat mission in Ukraine.
The Sun told yesterday how James Wilton, 18, became the youngest Brit victim when targeted by Russian drones.
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The Ukrainian leader hailed James as a “heroic person” who is forever “in our hearts”.
In a personal message to James’s parents, he said: “Thank you for bringing up such a man.”
Mr Zelensky added on the Piers Morgan Uncensored show: “Your boy gave his life, the most precious thing he had.
“It’s a great sorrow and I want you to know we appreciate it so much.
“He definitely is in our hearts, a heroic person.”
Zelensky continued: “No matter where he comes from, he definitely is in our hearts, in Ukrainian hearts and British hearts.
“That is a heroic person. It’s important to speak of it then it stays in the memory.
“We all speak about him with great, great honour, and with pain. Thank you for bringing up such a man.”
Piers replied: “Well, thank you for your very kind words, it will mean a lot to his family and friends I am sure.”
James, of Huddersfield, died minutes into an infantry mission to resupply eastern front troops.
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Shocking moment Conor McGregor appears to SPIT in fan’s face after jibe about UFC rival Khabib Nurmagomedov
CONOR McGREGOR appeared to spit in a fan’s face after a jibe about Khabib Nurmagomedov.
McGregor, 36, hasn’t stepped inside the octagon since suffering a horrifying leg break in a losing effort during his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 four years ago.
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The Irish fighter’s return date is currently unknown after his highly-anticipated comeback fight against Michael Chandler was axed due to a toe injury.
The mixed martial artist, though, is still attractig the spotlight as a shocking clip of him has now gone viral.
McGregor is shown at what looks like a swanky shopping centre and a fan is heard yelling. “Let’s go Khabib” in what appears to be a quip directed at the Irishman.
The former lightweight champion turns around and has an angry confrontation with the man in question.
A spitting sound is then heard before the ex-featherweight champion walks away.
McGregor is then heard saying: “I spit in your face, what do you do? Nothing.”
The location and date in which the clip is recorded is not yet known.
McGregor’s rivalry with Nurmagomedov back in 2018 went down in history as one of the most intense.
The two fighters had fiery confrontations both inside and outside the octagon.
That led to a fight at UFC 229, which McGregor lost via submission in the fourth round.
The two rivals have never faced since Nurmagomedov retained the lightweight title in Las Vegas.