Feb 9, 2024 · Ukraine needs more troops fighting Russia. Hardened professionals from Colombia are helping. Colombians have been joining Ukraine’s army as it seeks to attract Spanish-speaking soldiers to replenish its ranks. (Jan 10).

4 days ago · Lufan, also known as “Cobra,” was previously a soldier in Colombia and arrived in Ukraine in December 2023 to join the Ukrainian army. However, in early January, he recently returned home to Colombia. “The situation in the unit where I was became tense as bombings on the trenches increased, and the enemy began launching assaults.”

Feb 9, 2024 · KYIV, Ukraine — Melodic Colombian Spanish fills a hospital treating soldiers wounded fighting Russian forces in eastern Ukraine. Ukraine’s ranks are depleted by two years of war.

Nov 2, 2023 · Economic Pain Pushes Colombian Veterans to Ukraine. Hundreds of experienced fighters have joined Kyiv’s ranks to improve their financial fortunes, reflecting the recruitment struggles faced by...

Feb 9, 2024 · KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Melodic Colombian Spanish fills a hospital treating soldiers wounded fighting Russian forces in eastern Ukraine. Ukraine's ranks are depleted by two years of war. As it...

Feb 8, 2024 · KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Melodic Colombian Spanish fills a hospital treating soldiers wounded fighting Russian forces in eastern Ukraine. Ukraine's ranks are depleted by two years of war. As it...

Jul 28, 2023 · A deadly missile strike on a crowded restaurant wounded three Colombians who hope to build support for Ukraine in a continent that has avoided taking sides.

5 days ago · Prospective soldiers from Colombia have been almost wholly excluded from Kyiv's recruiting efforts due to fears over connections with Russian intelligence.

Oct 29, 2024 · Battle-forged in wars against cartels, Colombian veterans hit brutal truth in Ukraine as guerrilla tactics offer little help against Russia’s hi-tech killing zone. On the frontline in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, hearing Spanish could really catch you off guard.

Feb 8, 2024 · KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Melodic Colombian Spanish fills a hospital treating soldiers wounded fighting Russian forces in eastern Ukraine. Ukraine's ranks are depleted by two years of war.