After the Colombian ambassador to the United Kingdom, Roy Barreras, alert about the presence of more than 50 Colombian mercenaries fighting in the war between Ukraine and Russia, he Ministry of Foreign Affairs He assured that he does not have government policies that link Colombians to this war.
“He Government of Colombia does not promote or facilitate the connection of Colombian citizens to the army of Ukraine. These personal decisions are completely voluntary and individual,” they added in a statement.
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Meanwhile, They assured that the Colombians affected in the midst of this war and their families have received the required consular assistance.
“From February 24, 2022 Nearly three hundred requests from Colombians who decided to leave Ukraine have been attended to, who were evacuated in a timely manner, as well as the cases of more than fifty Colombians who have been victims of the conflict, after voluntarily joining the Ukrainian fighting forces“, they pointed out.
Finally, The Ministry warned about the situation in Ukraine that represents “a risk to lifeeven for those with military experience they voluntarily go to war.”
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