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India seeks details after citizen detained in Ukraine for fighting with Russian forces
Majoti Sahil Mohamed Hussein was coerced into Russian military service after drug conviction and promised payment he never received, reflecting a wider issue of Indian nationals recruited amid the war.
- Ukraine's 63rd Mechanized Brigade reported capturing Majoti Sahil Mohamed Hussein, a 22-year-old Indian national, who was fighting for Russia.
- Majoti claimed he signed a contract with the Russian military to avoid a prison sentence on drug charges after receiving 16 days of training.
- After three days of combat, Majoti surrendered to Ukrainian forces, stating, 'I put down my rifle... I needed help.'
- At least 12 Indians have been killed and 16 are missing in the ongoing conflict, complicating India-Russia relations.
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After only three days at the front, a 22-year-old Indian surrendered to the Ukrainian forces. He had previously been recruited by Russia to avoid imprisonment.
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Leaning Left8Leaning Right4Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution61% Left
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