Bolivian Government Addresses Reports of Citizens Sent to Fight in Russia-Ukraine War

Bolivian presidential spokesperson José Luis Gálvez has acknowledged the "delicate" nature of reports concerning Bolivian citizens allegedly being sent to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war. He confirmed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is preparing an official statement on the matter, expected within the coming hours.

"The Foreign Ministry will make a statement, as you understand, this has to do with international law, it is something delicate, but concerning Bolivian citizens, it deserves full attention," Gálvez stated. He emphasized that the ministry is gathering all necessary official information to formulate its pronouncement.

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The Foreign Ministry will make a statement, as you understand, this has to do with international law, it is something delicate, but concerning Bolivian citizens, it deserves full attention.

These reports stem from accusations by families in Bolivia. They claim that several young individuals were recruited in Bolivia by intermediaries with promises of employment in Russia. Subsequently, upon arrival in Russia, these individuals were allegedly incorporated into troops fighting in the conflict zone. Some families have reported that their relatives may have been killed or wounded, prompting urgent pleas for government assistance in securing their return.

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I hope that in the coming hours the Foreign Ministry will have all the official information inputs to make the aforementioned pronouncement.