Archive · 4 Nov 2025
Indian Families Protest in Delhi Seeking Return of Loved Ones from Russia-Ukraine War
Some Indian men went to Russia looking for good jobs, promised by agents.
But instead of safe work, they were allegedly forced to fight in the war with Ukraine.
Their families are very worried and sad.
Some men have died, and their bodies were sent back, costing the families a lot of money.
Others are missing or injured and say they are not getting proper medical help.
The families gathered in Delhi to ask the Indian government to help bring their loved ones home safely.
The government has talked to Russia about this problem and told its citizens not to go to Russia for such jobs.
Families of Indian men claim their relatives were duped by agents with promises of safe, high-paying jobs in Russia, only to be forced into the Ukraine war.
Protests were held at Delhi's Jantar Mantar by families of deceased and missing Indians, seeking government assistance for repatriation.
Victims were allegedly forced to sign contracts in Russian, were not given proper training, and were sent to the front lines against their will.
Some families report their loved ones were injured, denied medical care, and threatened with death if they refused to fight.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has raised the issue with Moscow, urging Russia to stop the recruitment of Indian nationals.
- Who
- Families of Indian men and the Indian Ministry of External Affairs
- What
- Protesting and seeking government intervention to bring back Indian nationals allegedly duped into fighting for Russia in the Ukraine war.
- When
- The protest occurred on Monday, November 3, 2025. The MEA has raised the issue with Moscow recently.
- Where
- Protest in Delhi's Jantar Mantar; affected individuals are in Russia, allegedly near the Ukraine border.
- Why
- To demand the safe return of their relatives who were promised jobs but allegedly forced into combat.
Families of Deceived Indian Nationals
Alleged Recruitment Practices by Agents and Russian Authorities
Nature of Employment
Families of Deceived Indian Nationals
Families state their loved ones were promised safe, high-paying security guard or construction jobs.
Alleged Recruitment Practices by Agents and Russian Authorities
Men were allegedly forced to sign contracts in Russian, trained, and sent to the front lines of the war against their will.
Circumstances of Recruitment
Families of Deceived Indian Nationals
Men were recruited by agents, sometimes on student visas, with promises of safe work and permanent residency.
Alleged Recruitment Practices by Agents and Russian Authorities
Recruitment involved coercion, confiscation of phones, and pressure to sign contracts without understanding them.
Treatment and Danger
Families of Deceived Indian Nationals
Families report their loved ones were injured, denied medical care, and threatened with death if they refused to fight.
Alleged Recruitment Practices by Agents and Russian Authorities
Some individuals are confirmed deceased, with bodies returned under costly arrangements, while others remain missing.
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Protest Date
- Monday, November 3, 2025 (Note: This date appears to be in the future and may be a typo in the source material)
- Alleged Recruitment Method
- Promises of high-paying, safe jobs (security guard, construction, warehouse) and permanent residency
- Forced Actions
- Forced to sign contracts in Russian, sent to warfronts, denied medical aid, threatened with death
- Government Action
- Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has raised the issue with Moscow, urging them to stop the practice.
- Prime Minister's Involvement
- PM Narendra Modi has raised the issue with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
