Miguel Ángel Cárdenas Montilla
Miguel Ángel Cárdenas Montilla is a Colombian mercenary who became the first of his peers to be sentenced to nine years in prison by a Russian court for his involvement in the conflict in Ukraine. His case highlights the legal and ethical dilemmas faced by Colombian ex-soldiers who have sought combat opportunities abroad, reflecting the broader issues of mercenarism and the impact of international conflicts on individuals from Colombia.
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Miguel Ángel Cárdenas Montilla was sentenced to nine years in prison as the first Colombian mercenary.
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