Nepali Gurkhas joining Wagner Group to get Russian citizenship
1 year, 5 months ago

Nepali Gurkhas joining Wagner Group to get Russian citizenship

Live Mint  

Nepali Gurkhas have reportedly been drawn to the ranks of the Wagner Group, a private military company based in Russia. Nepali youths, enticed by the prospect of Russian citizenship and better opportunities, have joined the Wagner Group as contract soldiers, following a recent change in Russian citizenship regulations, as per The Economic Times. This development has raised concerns, as Nepali Gurkhas, renowned for their formidable warrior skills, have embarked on this venture in an individual capacity, without any official backing from the Nepal government. Previously, there were reports of Nepali youths joining the Ukrainian army to combat Russian forces.

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Nepalis Stuck in the Russian Army: A Familiar Tale for Nepal
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Nepalis Stuck in the Russian Army: A Familiar Tale for Nepal

The Diplomat  

A video recorded by Nepali citizens claiming to serve in the Russian Army surfaced on social media last month. Prior to that, in December 2023, Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported the death of six Nepali citizens fighting against Ukraine on the Russian side. While the government of Nepal does not have clarity on the number of Nepali nationals who …

Nepali mercenaries lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Nepali mercenaries lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine

The Independent  

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Nepal asks Russia to send back Nepalis recruited to fight in Ukraine and the bodies of those killed
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Nepal asks Russia to send back Nepalis recruited to fight in Ukraine and the bodies of those killed

Associated Press  

KATHMANDU, Nepal — Nepal has asked Russia to send back hundreds of Nepali nationals who were recruited to fight against Ukraine and repatriate the bodies of those who died in the conflict, Nepal’s top diplomat said Thursday. The Russian army is estimated to have recruited more than 200 Nepali nationals to fight in Ukraine and at least 14 of them …

Nepal arrests people smugglers supplying Russia’s army in Ukraine
1 year ago

Nepal arrests people smugglers supplying Russia’s army in Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Kathmandu has urged Moscow to halt the use of Nepali mercenaries. Earlier this week, the government in Kathmandu urged Moscow to stop the use of Nepali mercenaries and send any men serving back home. Khatri said the detainees illegally charged each person up to $9,000 and sent them to Russia on “visit visas”, mainly through the United Arab Emirates. Situated …

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