My son has disappeared off the face of the earth fighting for Russia
Summary
Nathan Stobbart, a British man living in Russia, was declared missing while fighting for the Russian army in the war against Ukraine. His family in the UK only recently learned he had joined the military, reportedly to avoid deportation and stay with his wife and newborn child in Russia.Key Facts
- Nathan Stobbart moved to Russia in December 2024 to live with his wife, Ksenia, and their baby.
- He told his family he was working as an electrical contractor, not that he was in the army.
- Nathan joined the Russian military in April 2025 after Russian authorities warned he would be deported if he did not sign up for service.
- He was declared missing in action by his unit on 12 December 2025, with no further contact since then.
- It is illegal for UK citizens without dual nationality to fight for foreign armies if the UK is not at war with that country.
- Other British citizens have also fought for Russia in Ukraine, with some reportedly receiving Russian citizenship.
- Nathan’s family says he did not intend to be a soldier but wanted to stay with his family in Russia.
- His mother condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine but is focused on finding Nathan.
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