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Colombian Citizens Detained in Russia for Alleged Mercenary Activities

Aug 30, 2024, 07:30 AM

Two Colombian citizens, Alexander Ante and Jose Aron Medina, have been detained by Russian authorities on suspicion of participating in military actions alongside Ukrainian forces against Russia. The Federal Security Service (FSB) reported their detention, and a Moscow court has ordered their arrest until October 23 on charges related to mercenary activities. They are accused of having served in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.