Ex-Brit soldier, 39, missing feared dead in Ukraine as Zelensky gives nation’s thanks & vows ‘we will never forget’

A BRITISH soldier is feared to have been killed by Russian soldiers after going missing in Ukraine.

Russian media have claimed Christopher Walker, 39, was killed in action while fighting against Vladimir Putin’s forces.

Black and white photo of Christopher Edward Walker.
Christopher Walker is thought to have been killed in Ukraine
Soldiers of the 110th Territorial Defence Brigade participating in a live fire exercise in Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine.
Ukrainian soldiers train before heading to the front lineCredit: Cover Images
Ukrainian tank firing during military training.
Ukraine troops fire a tankCredit: Reuters
Map of Ukraine showing territory controlled by Ukraine and Russia.

The former soldier from Salisbury, Wiltshire, had answered President Zelensky’s call for volunteers and was fighting with an international legion. 

The former Royal Artillery gunner spent seven years in the British Army before volunteering with Ukraine’s armed forces in 2023.

The brave soldier first fought in Ukraine’s 17th Separate Brigade.

Walker then joined the 16th Separate Brigade and fought in Zaporizhzhya.

His unit then moved towards the city of Kramatorsk, where Walker is feared to have been killed by Putin’s ruthless army.

An official from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) informed The Sun that they are providing assistance to the family of a British man who is currently missing in Ukraine and are in communication with the local authorities.

Russian social media accounts shared pictures of his passport and driving license which stated he lived in Salisbury, Wilts.

According to Rodion Miroshnik of Moscow’s Foreign Ministry, it is alleged that Walker met his demise at the hands of soldiers belonging to Russia’s 144th Guards Motor Rifle Division during confrontations in the Luhansk province.

It comes days after The Sun reported how British teen volunteer James Wilton was killed by a Russian drone in Ukraine.

In a heartfelt message to James’ heartbroken parents, President Zelensky said: “Thank you for bringing up such a man.”

Zelensky hails James Wilton, 18, a ‘hero’ as he pays tribute to Brit lad killed on first combat mission in Ukraine

He added: Your boy gave his life, the most precious thing he had. It’s a great sorrow and I want to know that we appreciate it so much.

“We are so proud of such warriors. We will never forget it.”

James had flown from Manchester four months earlier aged just 17 to fight despite having no previous military experience.

He was killed in an explosion just minutes into his first mission.

Pic Doug Seeburg - Alexander Garms-Rizzi, a British born soldier killed in action in Ukraine, Alexander whose call sign was Sacha was jailed after going AWOL from the British army to join the fight against the Russians. ..PIC FROM C.O. OF HIS UNIT SO CONFIRMED ID...
Alexander Garms-Rizzi was killed by a drone in no man’s land
Undated handout photo of James Wilton, 18, from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, who travelled to join international fighters in Ukraine. The British volunteer was killed by a Russian drone while on his first mission fighting in Ukraine. Issue date: Monday February 3, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story DEATH Ukraine. Photo credit should read: Handout/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.
James Wilton was killed on his first operation in Ukraine

Another Brit died fighting against Russia after acting as “bait” to draw fire away from three Ukrainian troops during a frontline battle.

A former member of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, Alexander Garms-Rizzi, aged 23, tragically lost his life due to injuries sustained from a Russian drone in the violent territory known as the “no man’s land” situated between the conflicting factions.

His grieving best pal – a 28-year-old Finnish volunteer with the call sign “Finn” – told The Sun: “He was a born fighter and died how he would have wanted – with honour while helping others.”

The deaths come as peace in Ukraine could only be weeks away.

Donald Trump is set to reveal his long-awaited peace plan at the Munich Security Conference next week.

But a “leaked” copy of the alleged plan has details that could be difficult for Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders to accept.

They include British and European troops guarding a demilitarised zone and borders frozen where the armies currently are.

Meanwhile, one of Putin’s deputy governors was blown up by a landmine.

Sergey Efremov, 51, has become the highest-ranking Russian official to be killed in the conflict while returning from a combat mission.

Ukrainian soldiers firing a rocket from a Humvee.
Ukrainians fire a missileCredit: Getty
Ukrainian servicemen firing a Leopard 1A5 tank during training.
Ukrainian troops fire a German-supplied tankCredit: Reuters
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