
Recruitment of Indians by Russian Army is of ‘utmost and deep concern’: New Delhi
Hindustan TimesNEW DELHI: India said on Friday it expects Russia to act on New Delhi’s demand for a “verified stop” to the recruitment of Indian nationals in the Russian Army following the death of four Indians while serving on the frontlines of the conflict with Ukraine. Russian army servicemen drive a tank on a street in Donetsk, Russian-controlled Ukraine Following the recent deaths of two Indians nationals in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Indian side on June 11 demanded a “verified stop” to further recruitment of Indians by the Russian Army. “It’s a matter of utmost and deep concern to us, and the Russian authorities will act on it soon,” he said while responding to a question on the release and repatriation of Indians serving with the Russian Army. People familiar with the matter said on condition of anonymity that the Russian side is yet to formally respond to India’s demand for a “verified stop” to the recruitment of Indian citizens.
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