Gustavo Petro on Ukraine

Gustavo Petro's administration has adopted a position of neutrality in the war between Russia and Ukraine, refusing invitations to send weapons or military support to Kyiv. He asserts this neutrality stems from a skepticism toward the Western powers inviting participation, noting that many Latin American nations have themselves suffered invasions by those same countries. Petro has drawn parallels between the situations in Ukraine and Palestine, criticizing the world powers for applying inconsistent international norms and highlighting what he terms a "two-faced situation" based on strategic interests rather than principle. He has also suggested that the conflict is fundamentally about the fossil economy, urging for peace through a Slavic political and economic agreement.

This stance marks a notable evolution from Colombia's initial position, which had seen the country reject Russia’s violation of international law and provide humanitarian aid. His government has actively discouraged Colombian citizens, often former military personnel, from fighting in Ukraine, publicly describing those who go as being treated as an "inferior race" and "cannon fodder" by Ukrainian commanders. Furthermore, he has rejected requests from both the United States and Russia regarding the disposition of older Russian-made weaponry held by Colombia, insisting that his country will not contribute to the continuation of the war.