Foreign media report about another precedent in the war in Ukraine. Russia captured Colombian mercenaries who fought on Kiev's side. They made the news public.
It turns out that the Venezuelan services were involved in everything. they tipped off the Russians.
Russia. Colombians in the hands of FSB. They fought on the side of Ukraine
Russian FSB announced on Friday the arrest of two Colombian citizens. patches on uniforms it turns out that they served in the Carpathian Sich battalion on the Ukrainian side.
Local media in Colombia reported that the men in question were Alexander Ante and Jose Aron Medina. they were to join the so-called Ukrainian “Foreign Legion” in the summer of 2023.
In mid-July 2024, they were detained at the airport in Caracas during a stopover on the way back to the homeland. Venezuelan law enforcement agencies handed over soldiers to ally in Moscow.
Russia. FSB action. It's about Ukrainian mercenaries
The FSB said evidence was found on the Colombians “confirming illegal activity.” On Wednesday, before the information about their arrest was made public, the men were placed in pretrial detention. of strict security.
Pro-Kremlin news agencies published materials provided by the Federal Security Service. This includes a recording of the Colombians being brought in for questioning. In the video, both, probably under duress, admit to fighting on the enemy's side.
Russian services investigate paid participation in armed conflict against the troops RussiaArticle 359 of the Criminal Code of Russia provides for a punishment of seven years for this act. up to 15 years in prison.
War in Ukraine. Where are the Russians recruiting from?
Both sides of the conflict benefit from help foreign fighters. In Interia we reported about the case 22-year-old Pole Tomasz Marcin Sękała. The man served in the International Territorial Defense Legion Ukrainy and died.
Moscow recruits its forces among allied countries in Africa, Central America and Asia. This includes, among other things, Cubans or Indians. The Politico portal writes that soldiers are being tempted high salaries and the chance to obtain Russian citizenship.
Source: Politico, TASS