Far-left President of Colombia Gustavo Petro criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for signing a mineral agreement with the United States, accusing him of 'giving Ukraine to the Americans.' Petro has a history of taking a neutral stance in the Ukraine-Russian conflict and has made controversial statements regarding the conflict and international involvement.
Key Points
Petro accuses Zelensky of 'giving Ukraine to the Americans' over mineral agreement
Petro takes a neutral stance in the Ukraine-Russian conflict
Petro cancels participation in a peace summit in Switzerland
Pros
Petro advocates for dialogue and peace between Russia and Ukraine
Cons
Petro criticizes Zelensky for signing a mineral agreement with the U.S.
Petro's controversial statements have sparked backlash and outrage