British soldier "Sam" was killed in the Russia-Ukraine war.

In the Russia-Ukraine war, a British soldier named Sam Newey was killed fighting against Russia.

Sam was a frontline fighter for Britain and left for Ukraine to fight against Russia in eastern Ukraine.

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Sam Newey has a brother, Dan Newey, who is proud of him and calls Sam an "exceptional man and good soldier..

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Sam was a newbie soldier who joined the Dark Angels group of international volunteers. He had no experience with war.

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Dan Newey shared memories with Sam and said, I can't experience how I am proud of my little brother," while crying.

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Sam was a student of psychology at the University of Birmingham and decided to fight against Russia in the Russia-Ukraine war.

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Sam lost his life for the people of Ukraine; those don't know about Sam Newey. The government showed honour and respect.

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Sam also received advice to join as a medic in the war from family friend Daniel Bruke, but he decided to get involved in the fight.

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As the news of Sam Newey's death came out, people started giving tribute and honour on social media platforms.

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