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Shaun Pinner | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Shaun Pinner | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Resilience
Geopolitics

Shaun Pinner

Gain insights into resilience and survival in extreme circumstances with Shaun Pinner, speaker, former soldier and author.
Resilience
Geopolitics
Shaun Pinner
Gain insights into resilience and survival in extreme circumstances with Shaun Pinner, speaker, former soldier and author.
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About Shaun Pinner

Former British Army soldier and squad commander
Fought for Ukrainian Armed Forces since 2018
Captured and tortured during Russian invasion of Ukraine
Shaun Pinner is a former British Army soldier who joined the Ukrainian Armed Forces as a contracted fighter in 2018. Defending Mariupol, his adopted city, during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, he was captured in April 2022 during the siege. In a show trial by the Donetsk People’s Republic, he was sentenced to death, sparking international condemnation. After five harrowing months in captivity, during which he endured severe torture,
A respected soldier, Shaun served for nine years in the Royal Anglian Regiment, undertaking missions with the United Nations in Bosnia and volunteering to fight against ISIS in the Middle East. After moving to Ukraine with his Ukrainian wife, Shaun embraced his new home, joined the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and rose to become a squad commander.
At the time of his capture, Shaun was nearing the end of his military contract and hoped to transition to humanitarian work. Despite being a protected person under the Geneva Conventions, Russian state media labelled him a mercenary, and his trial was widely condemned as a violation of international law. The European Court of Human Rights intervened, urging Russia to halt his execution, though Moscow dismissed its jurisdiction. Shaun was released in a prisoner exchange in September 2022.
In December 2022, Shaun was awarded the ‘Order of Courage, 3rd Degree’ by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, recognising his bravery in defending Ukraine. Reflecting on his ordeal, he has highlighted the importance of humour, camaraderie, and resilience in surviving extreme adversity.
Shaun’s journey from decorated British soldier to prisoner of war and eventual survivor offers profound insight into the personal cost of modern conflict and the enduring spirit of those who fight for their beliefs.

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