Pablo Puentes Borges
Pablo Puentes Borges is a Colombian national who was sentenced to 28 years in prison by a military court in Russia for participating in the armed conflict as a mercenary in the Ukrainian armed forces. He was found guilty of crossing the Russian state border illegally, committing a terrorist act, and smuggling weapons and ammunition. His case highlights the Russian government's stance towards foreign fighters in Ukraine, labeling them as mercenaries rather than prisoners of war, which affects their legal treatment under international law.
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Pablo Puentes Borges was sentenced to 28 years in prison for mercenarism.
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Pablo Puentes Borges was sentenced to 28 years in prison for participating in an armed conflict as a mercenary in the Ukrainian armed forces.
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