Colombian Soldiers Fighting on Ukraine's Front Lines, Forming Notable Spanish-Speaking Presence

Many Colombian soldiers are fighting in Ukraine, contributing to a notable presence of Spanish speakers on the most dangerous parts of the front line. France 24 reported that Spanish is almost as common as Ukrainian in these high-risk areas, with soldiers drawn by comparatively high salaries, a sense of adventure, and the belief in supporting a good cause.

Reporters Gulliver Cragg and Catalina Gomez traveled around Colombia and Ukraine to investigate what motivates these men to join the war and to gather perspectives from their families.