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Blog / “It’s Disrespectful for People Abroad to Call Us Mercenaries When Here We’re Considered Heroes”: Colombian Fighters in Russia’s Full-Scale War Against Ukraine, Part I “It’s Disrespectful for People Abroad to Call Us Mercenaries When Here We’re Considered Heroes”: Colombian Fighters in Russia’s Full-Scale War Against Ukraine, Part I
“It’s Disrespectful for People Abroad to Call Us Mercenaries When Here We’re Considered Heroes”: Colombian Fighters in Russia’s Full-Scale War Against Ukraine, Part I Since 2022, thousands of Colombians have entered… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
“It’s Disrespectful for People Abroad to Call Us Mercenaries When Here We’re Considered Heroes”: Colombian Fighters in Russia’s Full-Scale War Against Ukraine, Part II
“It’s Disrespectful for People Abroad to Call Us Mercenaries When Here We’re Considered Heroes”: Colombian Fighters in Russia’s Full-Scale War Against Ukraine, Part II “Every day, dozens of people from all… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian Reconnaissance Says Colombian Mercenaries Exposed Their Positions in Ukraine
Russian Reconnaissance Says Colombian Mercenaries Exposed Their Positions in Ukraine © North Atlantic Treaty Organization / www.nato.int John Baker, Editor 00:41 07-05-2026 Russian reconnaissance says Colombian mercenaries revealed positions, warehouses, vehicles… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Gustavo Petro Says Thousands of Colombians Are Fighting in Ukraine as Mercenaries
Gustavo Petro Says Thousands of Colombians Are Fighting in Ukraine as Mercenaries © North Atlantic Treaty Organization / www.nato.int William Moore, Editor 00:01 07-05-2026 Gustavo Petro said around 7,000 Colombians are… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
UAE denies role in Sudan genocide as Colombian mercenary scandal grows
the explainer UAE denies role in Sudan genocide as Colombian mercenary scandal grows Investigations into a group of foreign fighters have reopened allegations that the United Arab Emirates is exploiting Sudan’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The secret route of colombian fighters joining the RSF
EnglishInvestigative Reports The secret route of colombian fighters joining the RSF Ayin Network 5 days ago 431 2 June 2026 More evidence from multiple sources strengthens claims that the United… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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‘I’ve made such a terrible mistake!’ Colombian mercenary tells family who thought he died in Ukraine conflict (VIDEO)
‘I’ve made such a terrible mistake!’ Colombian mercenary tells family who thought he died in Ukraine conflict (VIDEO) RT.com 3rd June 2026, 04:41 GMT+11 William Andres Gallego Orozco was taken prisoner… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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UN Report: 10,000 Colombian mercenaries are involved in international armed conflicts
UN Report: 10,000 Colombian mercenaries are involved in international armed conflicts Published: 2026/03/28 3:07 PM Updated: 2026/03/28 6:38 PM Colombian mercenaries are involved in international armed conflicts UN reports. Bogotá, March… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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UN experts welcome anti-mercenary law in Colombia
News By U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Taeckens Public Domain, Link UN experts welcome anti-mercenary law in Colombia Ellie Cho | U. Ottawa Faculty of Law, CA March 28, 2026… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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UN Group Finds Surge of Colombian Mercenaries in Conflicts Around the World
UN Group Finds Surge of Colombian Mercenaries in Conflicts Around the World By Leon Thompson March 28, 2026 Colombian military and police personnel are attractive candidates to become mercenaries and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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