{
  "id": 490020,
  "title": "Zelenskyy calls on intl community to support people of Colombia who suffer after earthquake",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/zelenskyy-calls-on-intl-community-to-support-people-of-colombia-who",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-10T17:44:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Interfax-Ukraine",
    "slug": "interfax-ukraine",
    "url": "https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1192189.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has extended his deepest condolences to the victims of the recent earthquake in Colombia. The catastrophic event has claimed at least 25 lives and has left many more people trapped under the debris. In a statement on X on Monday, Zelenskyy expressed his deepest sympathies to the families of those who lost their lives and to all those affected by the disaster.\n\nThe Ukrainian leader emphasized the solidarity and support that Colombia and its people deserve during this trying time. He called upon the international community to step up and provide assistance to the Colombian government and people in their hour of need. Zelenskyy stressed the importance of standing united in the face of such a devastating tragedy.\n\nUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio echoed Zelenskyy's sentiments, stating that Washington is closely monitoring the situation in Colombia and is prepared to offer any necessary support. The US government remains committed to helping Colombia and its citizens recover from the earthquake's catastrophic impact.",
  "summary": "President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed condolences to the victims of the earthquake in Colombia, where 25 people are already known to have died, and called on the international community to help the country.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ukrainian President Zelenskyy mourns Colombia earthquake victims.",
    "International community urged to provide assistance to Colombia.",
    "US Secretary of State Rubio confirms preparedness to aid Colombia."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "At least 77 dead after major earthquake hits Colombia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/at-least-77-dead-after-major-earthquake-hits-colombia",
        "published": "2026-08-10T15:34:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Colombia earthquake update: Death toll rises to 111 as state of emergency declared; 'people don't want to go home'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/colombia-earthquake-update-death-toll-rises-to-111-as-state-of",
        "published": "2026-08-10T20:18:58.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}