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India Seeks Russia Update on 55 Indians Still Serving
India held a meeting about its relationship with Russia.
The meeting discussed trade, energy, travel links, culture, and Indian workers in Russia.
Officials said about 140 Indians have left the Russian army.
India is asking Russia for information about 55 Indians who may still be serving there.
Earlier, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said 139 of 227 recruited Indians had been discharged and 51 had died.
Indian agencies are also acting against agents accused of helping recruit people.
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for raising the need to end the Ukraine conflict.
India says dialogue and diplomacy are important for resolving the conflict.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar chaired a consultative committee meeting on India-Russia relations.
Officials said around 140 Indian nationals have been discharged from the Russian army.
India is seeking information from Moscow about 55 Indians reportedly still serving in the Russian military.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri previously said 139 of 227 recruited Indians had been discharged and 51 had died.
The meeting covered bilateral ties and India's support for dialogue to end the Ukraine conflict.
- Who
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar chaired the meeting; India is seeking information from Russia about Indian nationals reportedly serving in its army.
- What
- The meeting reviewed India-Russia relations, including the status of Indian nationals recruited into the Russian military.
- Where
- The meeting's location is not specified. Putin's remarks were made at the Valdai Discussion Club in Moscow on Thursday.
- When
- Saturday; the article does not provide a date.
- Why
- To discuss bilateral engagement, the status and risks facing Indians recruited into the Russian military, and support for dialogue to end the Ukraine conflict.
Key facts
- Indians discharged
- Around 140, according to details of the meeting cited by ANI.
- Indians whose whereabouts are being checked
- 55, reportedly still serving in the Russian military.
- Previously reported recruitment figure
- 227 Indian nationals, according to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
- Previously reported discharged
- 139 of the 227, according to Misri.
- Previously reported deaths
- 51, according to Misri.
- Meeting topics
- Trade, investments, energy, connectivity, culture, people-to-people ties, Indian workers, and the Ukraine conflict.
Quotes
Vladimir Putin
President of Russia
“Chaired a consultative committee meeting on India - Russia relations. Highlighted various aspects of our multifaceted engagement including in trade, investments, energy, connectivity, culture and P2P domains. As well as our active support to dialogue & diplomacy to end the Ukraine conflict.”
livemint.com
“Regarding Prime Minister Modi's position on ending wars and so forth, I can say that he is one of those world leaders who, despite our very good, even friendly, relations, and very good personal ties, constantly raises questions about ending the conflict in Ukraine.”
livemint.com
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