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India Seeks Russia’s Update on Indians in Military Service
India says it is asking Russia where 69 Indian nationals serving with the Russian Army are.
Officials believe 259 Indians were recruited into the Russian armed forces.
India says 139 have been released early.
Authorities have also reported that 51 Indians died while serving on the frontlines in Ukraine.
India is continuing to ask Russia to release all its nationals serving in the military.
An Indian official warned people to stay away from offers to join the Russian Army because the work is very dangerous.
The official also said India is prepared to help its nationals in Russia if needed.
India has asked Russian authorities for information on 69 Indians reportedly serving with the Russian Army.
Indian officials believe 259 Indian nationals were recruited into the Russian armed forces.
India says 139 nationals have received early discharge through its efforts.
Authorities have reported that 51 Indians have died while serving on the frontlines in Ukraine.
India urged its citizens to avoid offers to join the Russian military, warning of grave danger.
- Who
- The Indian government and Russian authorities; the inquiry concerns Indian nationals reportedly serving with the Russian Army.
- What
- India sought an update on the whereabouts of 69 Indians and said it is urging Russia to release all Indian nationals serving in its military.
- Where
- The nationals are reportedly with the Russian Army; 51 deaths were reported on the frontlines in Ukraine.
- When
- The report is dated October 7; the year is not specified.
- Why
- India is seeking information about the nationals and pressing for their release, while warning citizens about the danger of joining the Russian military.
Key facts
- Indians believed recruited
- 259
- Granted early discharge
- 139
- Whereabouts being queried
- 69 Indian nationals
- Reported deaths
- 51 Indians, serving on the frontlines in Ukraine
- Indian students living in Russia
- More than 30,000
- Indian nationals living in Russia
- Around 70,000
- Official who gave the update
- External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal
Quotes
Randhir Jaiswal
External affairs ministry spokesperson
“We are following up with the Russian authorities for updates on the whereabouts of 69 Indian nationals who are reportedly with the Russian Army”
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“I once again want to urge that Indian nationals must stay away from offers being made to join the Russian Army.”
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