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44 Indians Now Serving in Russian Army, MEA Urges Moscow to Release Them
India urges Russia to halt recruitment and release 44 Indian nationals serving in its army amid concerns some were forced to join, with 12 killed in Ukraine conflict.
- On Friday, India said 44 Indian nationals are presently serving in the Russian Army, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at his weekly briefing.
- Reports show some Indians on student and business visas were forced into Russian military units, with official data indicating nearly 170 recruits in recent months.
- Official tallies show at least 12 Indians killed, 96 discharged by Russian authorities, 16 listed as missing, and Indian officials in September reported 27 serving.
- The MEA said it has taken up the matter with Moscow and urged Russia to stop recruiting Indians, with Jaiswal adding `We are in touch with the Russian side.`
- Randhir Jaiswal urged Indian citizens considering enlistment to avoid serving in the Russian Army, warning such offers are `fraught with danger to life`; Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised this issue during his Russia visit last year.
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India demands earliest release of 44 Indians serving in Russian Army, tells Moscow to put an end to this practice - The Tribune
The Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that at least 44 Indian nationals are currently serving in the Russian army. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the government has raised the issue with Russian authorities, urging the release of these individuals and warning citizens against accepting recruitment offers, citing serious risks to life.
·Chandigarh, India
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