"Colombian Fighters Answer Ukraine's Call as Front-line Troops Face Acute Shortage"

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has welcomed hardened Colombian fighters to bolster the depleted ranks of Ukraine's military in its ongoing war with Russia. Colombian soldiers, some of the world's most experienced due to their country's long-running conflicts, are attracted by the significantly higher pay and benefits offered by Ukraine compared to their home country. However, the involvement of Colombian fighters in Ukraine has raised concerns about their safety and the impact on their families, as well as the difficulty for relatives to obtain information about their loved ones serving in the conflict.