Russia jails Colombian for nine years after convicting him of fighting as a mercenary for Ukraine


MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Russian court has sentenced Miguel Angel Cardenas Montilla, a Colombian who fought on the side of Ukraine, to nine years in prison for fighting against Russian forces as a mercenary, Russian investigators said on Thursday.

Russia's Investigative Committee said in a statement that Cardenas Montilla, 33, who previously served in the Colombian police, arrived in Ukraine in April 2024 and took part in military operations against Russia after receiving military training.

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