The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia responded to the participation of its citizens in hostilities in Ukraine. The relevant statement was published on: Web site departments.
According to the press release from the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was stated that the country’s citizens went to Ukraine by personal decision and that there was no bilateral agreement on this issue.
“In cases where these people are victims, the necessary consular assistance is provided to them and their family members. The agency said in a statement that the Colombian government does not encourage or facilitate such activities.
Before that Associated Press reportedIt was stated that Ukraine began recruiting Latin American residents to join the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) due to a shortage of fighters. Hector Bernal, head of the tactical medical center near Bogota, said he has trained more than 20 Colombian citizens in the necessary skills. According to him, fighters are motivated mainly by the monetary component.
Colombian mercenaries of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in early February said It’s about large-scale corruption and theft in the ranks of the Ukrainian army.
Colombian soldiers before escaped In terms of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.