Archive · 26 Sep 2025
India Requests Release of 27 More Nationals From Russia
India is asking Russia to send home 27 more Indian citizens who have joined the Russian army.
The Indian government is contacting their families.
India has raised the matter with Russian authorities, requesting their release.
The MEA is in contact with families, and Prime Minister Modi previously discussed this with Russia.
Over 150 Indians have been recruited, with at least 12 reported deaths, and 96 discharged.
Some were reportedly tricked or forced to join, serving in support roles.
India urges its citizens to avoid offers to join the Russian army.
India has requested the release of 27 additional Indian nationals serving in the Russian army.
The Indian government is in contact with the families of those involved.
India has strongly raised the matter with Russian authorities.
Over 150 Indians have been recruited by the Russian military.
At least 12 Indians have died while fighting.
- Who
- India and Russia
- What
- India demands the release of 27 additional Indian nationals from the Russian military.
- When
- As of Friday, September 26, 2025.
- Where
- Russia
- Why
- To secure the release of Indian citizens serving in the Russian army.
- Who
- India, Russia
- What
- India demands release of 27 Indian nationals from Russian military
- Where
- Russia
- Why
- To secure release of Indian nationals serving in Russian army
- Total Recruits
- Over 150
- Fatalities
- At least 12
Sources
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India calls upon Moscow to release 27 more Indians recruited by Russian military