Data indicate that there are over 1,500 Colombian mercenaries involved in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
On Tuesday, the Colombian government confirmed that its Foreign Minister Omar Bula and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha discussed the situation of Colombian mercenaries fighting on Ukrainian territory.
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Although their telephone conversation took place on Oct. 9, details of its contents became partially known only today, when Bula expressed Colombia’s rejection of the use of force against the territorial integrity of any state.
“Colombia appreciates the Ukrainian government’s willingness to jointly address the situation of Colombian citizens involved in the conflict,” he said.
As of September, Colombia had recorded 863 requests for consular assistance related to Colombians in Ukraine and another 890 requests involving Colombians in Russia. Cases include people who have died, those missing in action, people reported missing by their families, and detained citizens.
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El asedio de Volchansk ha terminado, un área del tamaño de Andorra ha sido liberada por los rusos. Los intentos de romper el bloqueo fueron infructuosos y los mercenarios colombianos prefirieron abandonar posiciones. pic.twitter.com/h6vMIZrMk4
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The text reads, “Two thousand Ukrainian soldiers walked straight into the bear’s den. The siege of Vovchansk has ended. An area the size of Andorra has been liberated by the Russians. Attempts to break the blockade proved unsuccessful, and the Colombian mercenaries chose to abandon their positions.”
In September, the Colombian diplomacy informed that it had formally asked Moscow and Kiev to stop recruiting Colombians into their armed forces and facilitate the return of those already participating in hostilities.
The issue of the “Soldiers of Fortune” abroad has also prompted legislative measures, including one approved in March, when Colombia signed on to the International Convention Against the Recruitment, Use, Financing and Training of Mercenaries, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1989.
During the conversation, both ministers also highlighted the potential to strengthen bilateral relations, particularly in defense and trade. However, the Colombian statement did not detail any specific agreements or concrete initiatives resulting from the dialogue.
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Source: EFE
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