President Ivan Duque rejected and condemned this Thursday the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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“We reject the war and join the voices that, at the international level, call for the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine,” he said.(Attention: Ukraine breaks diplomatic relations with Russia after attacks)
Colombia categorically rejects the attacks against Ukraine by Russia
“Colombia categorically rejects the attacks against Ukraine by Russia. These events threaten the sovereignty of Ukraine and put the lives of thousands of people at risk, in an unquestionable situation contrary to international law and the UN charter,” he added.
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68 nationals and 28 foreign citizens who are part of the family nucleus of these people were identified.
Later, Duque pointed out that a protocol was activated in the embassies of Europe to attend to any situation required by Colombians who are in Ukraine.
“More than a month ago, an update was made on the census of compatriots in that country. 68 nationals and 28 foreign citizens who are part of the family nucleus of these people were identified. Conversations have been taking place with several countries and with the Foreign Ministry to facilitate the departure of our compatriots from Ukrainian territory.“, said.
“We already have very advanced talks and coordination with Poland and Romania, and we hope to have talks today with Hungary and Slovakia in order to give our compatriots more options to leave Ukrainian territory,” he said.
This premeditated and unjustified aggression is a threat to world peace
“This premeditated and unjustified aggression is a threat to world peace, a threat to the stability of Europe and clearly constitutes a violation of international law,” he added.
Colombia categorically rejects the attacks against Ukraine by Russia. These events threaten the sovereignty of Ukraine and put the lives of thousands of people at risk, in an unquestionable situation contrary to International Law and the Charter of the @ONU_es.
– Ivan Duke ???????? (@IvanDuque) February 24, 2022
(In context: Ukraine claims that it recaptured city in Lugansk and killed 50 Russian soldiers)
(What’s more: In photos: this is Ukraine after the attack by Russia)
The Russian army said on Thursday that it is attacking military installations in Ukraine with “high-precision weapons”, after the start of a military offensive against that country, Russian news agencies said. Preliminary figures from Ukrainian sources indicate that the invasion has left around 100 dead, including Russian and Ukrainian soldiers and some civilians.
The Russian leader, who justified his action by asking for help from the pro-Russian separatists and NATO’s aggressive policy towards Moscow, also called on the Ukrainian military to “lay down their arms.”
Putin did not specify the magnitude of the military operation or whether it would be limited to the rebellious east of Ukraine or beyond.(The historical keys with which Putin justifies intervention in Ukraine)
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