Archive · 27 Sep 2025
India Demands Immediate Release of 27 Nationals from Russia
India wants Russia to send home 27 Indian citizens who are now in the Russian army.
The Indian government has asked Russia to release them as soon as possible.
India has also warned its citizens to not join the Russian army because it can be dangerous.
Many Indians were tricked by people who promised them jobs.
Some of the recruited Indians may be working in support roles.
India has urged Russia to release 27 Indian nationals.
The Indian government is in contact with Russian authorities.
Advisories have warned Indians to avoid joining the Russian army.
Reports indicated Indians being forced to fight in Ukraine.
Some Indians may have been recruited for support roles.
- Who
- India and Russia
- What
- India demands release and repatriation of 27 Indian nationals recruited into the Russian military
- When
- Recent
- Where
- Russia
- Why
- To ensure the safety of Indian nationals
Indian Government
Russian Government
Recruitment of Indian Nationals
Indian Government
Wants immediate release and repatriation of recruited Indians.
Russian Government
No official stance is mentioned.
- Issue
- Indian nationals recruited into Russian military
- Number of Indians
- 27
- Action
- India urges release and repatriation
- Involvement
- Support roles
- Previous Warnings
- Indians warned against joining the Russian military
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