Moscow-backed court jails two Colombians who fought for Ukraine
Summary
A court in the Russian-controlled part of Ukraine's Donetsk region sentenced two Colombians to 13 years in prison for fighting for Ukraine. These men were labeled as "mercenaries" by Russian-backed prosecutors. The legal system under Russia's influence treats these foreign fighters differently from international standards which usually protect them as prisoners of war.Key Facts
- Two Colombians, Alexander Ante and Jose Aron Medina Aranda, received 13-year prison sentences.
- They were accused of being “mercenaries” for fighting on Ukraine’s side.
- They were detained in Venezuela in Ukrainian military uniforms before being handed over to Russian authorities.
- A video from Russia showed the two men in handcuffs, escorted by officers.
- In similar cases, other Colombians have received long sentences for fighting with Ukrainian forces.
- Ukrainian media states most foreign fighters are officially part of Ukraine's army, giving them the same rights as Ukrainian soldiers.
- Russia prosecutes these fighters as mercenaries instead of prisoners of war.
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