India confirms death of Kerala man in Russian Army, says matter taken up ‘strongly’ with Moscow
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India confirms death of Kerala man in Russian Army, says matter taken up ‘strongly’ with Moscow

Live Mint  

Indians in Russian Army: The Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed the death of an Indian national from Kerala who had reportedly been recruited to serve in the Russian Army for the war with Ukraine. In a statement, the MEA expressed its condolences to the family of the deceased and revealed that another Indian national from Kerala, also recruited for military service, has sustained injuries and is currently receiving treatment in a hospital in Moscow. The MEA also informed that they had ‘strongly’ taken up the matter with the Russian authorities in Moscow as well as with the Russian Embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday. The MEA has taken decisive steps to facilitate the repatriation of the deceased's remains to India and has requested the early discharge and return of the injured individual.

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India urges Russia to release Indians after Kerala man dies fighting in Ukraine war
8 hours, 36 minutes ago

India urges Russia to release Indians after Kerala man dies fighting in Ukraine war

Deccan Chronicle  

India has pressed Russia for the immediate discharge and repatriation of Indian nationals recruited into the Russian military after a man from Kerala, Binil Babu, was killed, and another injured, in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. India's StandThe MEA reiterated its demand for the early discharge of remaining Indian nationals recruited by the Russian military. "We have strongly taken up this …

Kerala man killed fighting for Russia Army, Indian Embassy told him ‘cannot help’: Report
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1 day, 22 hours ago

Kerala man killed fighting for Russia Army, Indian Embassy told him ‘cannot help’: Report

Live Mint  

Binil TB, an Indian man from Kerala who had been fighting for the Russian Army in its war against Ukraine, has died on the frontlines during a drone attack. According to the Indian Express report, Binil TB was desperately trying to return home in Kerala of India and had made several attempts to seek help from the Indian Embassy in …

Only 19 Indians remain in Russian armed forces: Govt
1 month ago

Only 19 Indians remain in Russian armed forces: Govt

Hindustan Times  

Most of the Indian nationals in the Russian armed forces have been discharged and only 19 of them are currently deputed there, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Friday. "As a result of concerted efforts by the government, most of the Indian nationals in the Russian armed forces have been discharged and several have been repatriated to India," Singh …

India's 85 Nationals Discharged from Russian Military: A Diplomatic Gambit
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India's 85 Nationals Discharged from Russian Military: A Diplomatic Gambit

New Indian Express  

Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri has confirmed that 85 Indian nationals have been discharged from the Russian military so far. He is expected to take up the issue of discharge of the remaining 20 Indians with the Russian government during a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday.

35 Indians Freed from Russian Army
4 months ago

35 Indians Freed from Russian Army

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India said that 35 Indians serving in the Russian Army have been discharged following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit to Moscow in July this year. A total of 45 Indians have been discharged so far, and efforts are underway to secure the release of approximately 50 remaining Indians still serving …

‘I could die any moment’: Indians forced to fight for Russia in Ukraine say they feel abandoned by Delhi
4 months, 1 week ago

‘I could die any moment’: Indians forced to fight for Russia in Ukraine say they feel abandoned by Delhi

The Independent  

I want to see the clear blue sky that is not raining drones and missiles if I make it out of Russia alive,” says Hardeep Gill*, a 24-year-old Indian man caught in the middle of the first major European conflict since the Second World War, fighting for a country that isn’t his own. Gill, from a city in Punjab, is …

Russia no longer admits Indians to military for Ukraine war: Russian Embassy
5 months ago

Russia no longer admits Indians to military for Ukraine war: Russian Embassy

The Hindu  

Russia no longer admits Indians into its Army, the Russian Embassy disclosed in a statement, adding that Russian and Indian authorities are in “close coordination” to help discharge Indian nationals recruited for the war in Ukraine. In the first such official acceptance that Russia is working with Indian officials on releasing the Indian recruits who want to withdraw from their …

Russia says stopped recruiting Indians for military in April
5 months ago

Russia says stopped recruiting Indians for military in April

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Russia said on Saturday that it had stopped recruiting Indian nationals into its armed forces in April this year and that authorities are working for the early discharge of Indians who “voluntarily contracted for military service”. About 50 Indian nationals serving with the Russian military had approached Indian authorities seeking help to be discharged The Russian embassy in …

Awaiting release of 69 Indians citizens from Russian Army: Jaishankar in Lok Sabha
5 months ago

Awaiting release of 69 Indians citizens from Russian Army: Jaishankar in Lok Sabha

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India and Russia have differing views on the status of 91 Indian nationals recruited into the Russian military, though New Delhi takes the matter very seriously and has pressed Moscow to ensure the release and repatriation of the citizens, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said in Parliament on Friday. A total of 91 Indians have been recruited into …

Russia says working on discharge of Indians who 'voluntarily' joined its Army
5 months ago

Russia says working on discharge of Indians who 'voluntarily' joined its Army

India Today  

The Russian Embassy in Delhi on Saturday said that Moscow is working in coordination with Indian authorities for early discharge of Indian nationals who "voluntarily contracted for military services" in Russia. "The agencies concerned in both countries work in close coordination for early identification and discharge of Indian nationals who voluntarily contracted for military services in Russia," the statement read. …

Awaiting release of 69 Indian nationals from Russian Army: External Affairs Minister Jaishankar in Lok Sabha
5 months ago

Awaiting release of 69 Indian nationals from Russian Army: External Affairs Minister Jaishankar in Lok Sabha

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday said the government is awaiting the release of 69 Indians recruited into the Russian Army and that in many cases there are indications that the Indian nationals were misled. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, the Minister also said the government has taken up seriously the issues of recruitment of Indian nationals into the …

Awaiting release of 69 Indian nationals from Russian army: Jaishankar in LS
5 months ago

Awaiting release of 69 Indian nationals from Russian army: Jaishankar in LS

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said the government is awaiting the release of 69 Indians recruited into the Russian army and that in many cases there are indications that the Indian nationals were misled. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, the minister also said the government has taken up seriously the issues of recruitment of Indian nationals …

50 Indians serving with Russian military want to quit, come home: Govt
5 months, 3 weeks ago

50 Indians serving with Russian military want to quit, come home: Govt

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: About 50 Indian nationals currently serving with the Russian military have approached Indian authorities seeking help to be discharged and both countries are working to find a resolution to the matter, the external affairs ministry said on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also raised the matter with Russian President Vladimir Putin during their recent annual summit in Moscow …

We have never wanted Indians to be part of the Russian Army: Russia’s Charge d’affaires
6 months ago

We have never wanted Indians to be part of the Russian Army: Russia’s Charge d’affaires

The Hindu  

Russia on July 10 said it is hoping for a quick resolution of the issue relating to India's call for the return of Indians recruited into the Russian Army as support staff and asserted their recruitment was purely a commercial matter. Mr. Babushkin’s remarks came a day after Russia promised to ensure the early release of the Indian nationals working …

‘Never wanted Indians to be part of Army’: Russia's Charge d'Affaires
6 months ago

‘Never wanted Indians to be part of Army’: Russia's Charge d'Affaires

Hindustan Times  

Russia expressed hope on Wednesday for a quick resolution to India's request for the return of Indians recruited into the Russian Army as support staff. Prime Minister Narendra Modi embraces Russian President Vladimir Putin Russia stated that the recruitment was strictly a commercial matter. In the first comments from the Russian government, the country's Charge d'Affaires Roman Babushkin said Moscow …

Russia offers compensation and citizenship to kin of Indians killed in Ukraine war
6 months ago

Russia offers compensation and citizenship to kin of Indians killed in Ukraine war

The Hindu  

As Russian President Vladimir Putin accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s request for early discharge of Indians hired as security helpers and forced to fight alongside the Russian Army against Ukraine, it has emerged that Moscow is offering a compensation package and citizenship to the families of the deceased. Months after his son was killed in a Ukrainian airstrike in Russia, …

PM Modi raises return of Indians in Russian Army, gets Putin’s assurance
6 months ago

PM Modi raises return of Indians in Russian Army, gets Putin’s assurance

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The issue of Indians recruited into the Russian Army and sent to the frontlines of the war in Ukraine was raised “very strongly” with President Vladimir Putin by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who secured a promise that all such persons would be sent back speedily. Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend a private meeting …

Russia Broadly Agrees To Release All Indians Working For Russian Army
6 months ago

Russia Broadly Agrees To Release All Indians Working For Russian Army

Deccan Chronicle  

Moscow: Russia has broadly heeded India's call to end the recruitment of Indians as support staff to the Russian military and ensure repatriation of those still working in the force, top sources said on Tuesday. Last month, the Ministry of External Affairs said the issue of Indian nationals serving with the Russian Army remains a matter of 'utmost concern' and …

Tackling payments issue, military recruits key concerns for Indian diaspora in Russia
6 months, 1 week ago

Tackling payments issue, military recruits key concerns for Indian diaspora in Russia

The Hindu  

Tackling issues arising from the Ukraine war will be at the top of the agenda for many of the members of the Indian diaspora who will attend a community event that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address during his visit to Moscow for the 22nd Annual summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. While Indian imports of Russian oil have grown …

Indian man travelling to Italy ends up in Russia, sent to join Ukraine war by travel agent: Report
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian man travelling to Italy ends up in Russia, sent to join Ukraine war by travel agent: Report

Live Mint  

A disabled Punjabi youth was coerced to join the Russian army after being allegedly tricked by travel agents. Mandeep Kumar from Goraya, Jalandhar was promised by a travel agent to be sent to Italy but was tricked to Moscow, where he was forced to join the Russian army, Indian Express reported. “It was extremely distressing for the family when we …

Recruitment of Indians by Russian Army is of ‘utmost and deep concern’: New Delhi
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Recruitment of Indians by Russian Army is of ‘utmost and deep concern’: New Delhi

Hindustan Times  

NEW 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 …

[Recruiting Indian Citizens In Russian Army] Mother Of Commission Agent Approaches Kerala High Court Seeking Protection From CBI Probe
7 months ago

[Recruiting Indian Citizens In Russian Army] Mother Of Commission Agent Approaches Kerala High Court Seeking Protection From CBI Probe

Live Law  

A 65-year-old mother has invoked the writ jurisdiction of the Kerala High Court seeking protection from the probe of the CBI alleging that her son was involved in trafficking Indian nationals to Russia. The petitioner's son who worked as a temporary commission agent in a travelling company is arrayed as the 17th accused in a crime lodged by the CBI …

Shock as Indians fall in distant battlefields
7 months ago

Shock as Indians fall in distant battlefields

The Hindu  

Tejpal Singh, one of the two Indians recruited by the Russian Army, who was recently killed in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, had last spoken with his family on March 3, a relative said. “We have expressly told Russian officials that no matter how these Indians have reached the war front and under what circumstances, they should be …

New Delhi pushing Moscow to release Indians in Russian army: Foreign secretary
7 months ago

New Delhi pushing Moscow to release Indians in Russian army: Foreign secretary

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India has consistently pushed Moscow to ensure the safety and repatriation of its nationals recruited by the Russian Army, foreign secretary Vinay Kwatra said on Wednesday after the external affairs ministry confirmed two more Indians had been killed in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Vinay Mohan Kwatra said the Indian government has taken the issue very seriously, and has taken …

Two Indians killed fighting for Russian military in Ukraine
7 months ago

Two Indians killed fighting for Russian military in Ukraine

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Two Indian men recruited by …

Two Indian nationals killed in Russia-Ukraine conflict
7 months ago

Two Indian nationals killed in Russia-Ukraine conflict

The Hindu  

Two Indian nationals, who were recruited by the Russian Army, were recently killed in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the Ministry of External Affairs said on June 11. India has strongly taken up the matter with Russia and sought early release and return of all Indian nationals who are with the Russian Army, it said. “We regret to …

‘Put verified stop to Russian army recruiting Indians’: MEA on death of 2 nationals
7 months ago

‘Put verified stop to Russian army recruiting Indians’: MEA on death of 2 nationals

Hindustan Times  

India on Tuesday said two more of its nationals serving with the Russian Army had been killed in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, taking the number of such deaths to four. Russian army servicemen walk at an exhibition displaying armoured vehicles and equipment captured by the Russian army from Ukrainian forces in Moscow, Russia on May 31 The Indian side also demanded …

Two Indians recruited by Russian Army killed in Ukraine conflict: MEA
7 months ago

Two Indians recruited by Russian Army killed in Ukraine conflict: MEA

Hindustan Times  

Two Indian nationals recruited by the Russian Army were recently killed in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday. "We regret to state that two Indian nationals who had been recruited by the Russian Army have recently been killed in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. MEA and the Indian embassy in …

Two Indians, recruited by Russian Army, killed in Ukraine conflict
7 months ago

Two Indians, recruited by Russian Army, killed in Ukraine conflict

India Today  

Two Indians, recruited by the Russian Army, were killed in the Ukraine conflict, confirmed the External Affairs Ministry. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said that the Indian Embassy in Moscow has strongly taken up the matter with the Russian Ambassador in New Delhi and with Russian authorities in Moscow, for early release and return of all Indian …

10 Indians serving with Russian military have returned home: MEA
8 months, 2 weeks ago

10 Indians serving with Russian military have returned home: MEA

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Ten Indians working as support staff with the Russian military have been released and repatriated even as the Indian side continues to press Moscow to ensure the return of all other citizens serving in such positions. External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal Indian authorities have acknowledged that two Indian nationals have been killed while serving with Russian military …

Two Indian nationals from Kerala tricked into Russia-Ukraine war brought back to Delhi
9 months, 1 week ago

Two Indian nationals from Kerala tricked into Russia-Ukraine war brought back to Delhi

India TV News  

New Delhi: Two of the four Kerala-based youths who fought in the war against Ukraine after being recruited into the Russian army by private agencies returned to Delhi on Monday. Earlier last week, Union Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan had confirmed that two of them would be returning to India. Regarding the remaining two residents of the …

Bodies of two Indians killed in Russia war zone brought to Delhi
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Bodies of two Indians killed in Russia war zone brought to Delhi

The Hindu  

The bodies of two Indians who were killed on the Russia-Ukraine border after they were forced to fight alongside the Russian Army were brought to Delhi on March 16 and flown to their homes in Surat and Hyderabad. The papers provided by Russian authorities said that Asfan died on January 27 in the Donetsk region in an “explosion”. The Hindu …

Continue to press Russia for discharge of Indians from military jobs, says India
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Continue to press Russia for discharge of Indians from military jobs, says India

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India said on Friday it is continuing to press Russian authorities for the early discharge of Indian nationals serving as support staff with the Russian military even as the bodies of two citizens killed on the frontlines of the Ukraine conflict are expected to be brought home by the weekend. “We are pressing very hard with the Russian …

Mortal remains of Indians slain in Russia-Ukraine conflict to be repatriated by March 16-17: MEA
10 months ago

Mortal remains of Indians slain in Russia-Ukraine conflict to be repatriated by March 16-17: MEA

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said that the mortal remains of the two Indian nationals who died in the Russia-Ukraine war will be brought home and handed over to their respective families by March 16-17 after the paperwork was completed. In this regard, the Central Bureau of Investigation conducted a massive search operation in at least …

India warns citizens amid Russia-Ukraine war trafficking crackdown
10 months ago

India warns citizens amid Russia-Ukraine war trafficking crackdown

Hindustan Times  

​Close on the heels of the death of two Indians working with the Russian military and a countrywide crackdown on agents recruiting young men for such jobs, the external affairs ministry has stepped up efforts to repatriate citizens whose lives are at risk while serving on the frontlines of the Ukraine conflict. The external affairs ministry on Friday urged Indian …

India tells citizens not to risk lives by taking jobs with Russian Army
10 months ago

India tells citizens not to risk lives by taking jobs with Russian Army

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India on Friday urged its nationals not to risk their lives by taking up support jobs with the Russian Army and said authorities are focused on securing the speedy discharge of all persons in such positions so that they can be brought home. Indian authorities have stepped up efforts to get all citizens discharged from the Russian Army …

India says some of its citizens have been duped into working for the Russian army
10 months ago

India says some of its citizens have been duped into working for the Russian army

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Indian authorities on Friday said they are in talks with Russia’s government about the return of Indian citizens who were duped into working for the Russian army, a day after a federal investigation agency said it broke up a human trafficking network that lured people to Russia under the pretext of giving them jobs. India’s foreign ministry …

India says some of its citizens have been duped into working for the Russian army
10 months, 1 week ago

India says some of its citizens have been duped into working for the Russian army

LA Times  

Indian authorities on Friday said they are in talks with Russia’s government about the return of Indian citizens who were duped into working for the Russian army, a day after a federal investigation agency said it broke up a human trafficking network that lured people to Russia under the pretext of giving them jobs. India’s foreign ministry said the government …

Second Indian dies fighting for Russian Army; his family says he was duped
10 months, 1 week ago

Second Indian dies fighting for Russian Army; his family says he was duped

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: A second Indian national has died while serving with the Russian Army on the frontlines of the conflict with Ukraine, increasing pressure on Indian authorities to identify and repatriate all citizens reportedly forced to fight alongside Russian troops after taking up support jobs. “We got confirmation of his death today,” said Owaisi, who has taken up the case …

Telangana man who was duped into joining Russia-Ukraine war dies in battle
10 months, 1 week ago

Telangana man who was duped into joining Russia-Ukraine war dies in battle

Hindustan Times  

Mohammed Asfan, a youth from Telangana who was duped into joining the Russia-Ukraine war, died on the frontlines, the Indian embassy in Moscow confirmed on Wednesday. Mission will make efforts to send his mortal remains to India," the Indian Embassy posted on X. Asfan was 30 years old and became the victim of a job scam following which he travelled …

About 20 Indians sought help for discharge from Russian Army, says MEA
10 months, 2 weeks ago

About 20 Indians sought help for discharge from Russian Army, says MEA

Hindustan Times  

About 20 Indian nationals serving with the Russian military have approached authorities seeking help for their discharge, the external affairs ministry said on Thursday against the backdrop of reports of casualties among Indians forced to fight in the war against Ukraine. External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told a regular media briefing that some 20 Indians, working as support staff …

20 Indians Stuck in Russia-Ukraine War Zone, We're in Contact With Moscow For Early Discharge: MEA
10 months, 2 weeks ago

20 Indians Stuck in Russia-Ukraine War Zone, We're in Contact With Moscow For Early Discharge: MEA

News 18  

The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said at least 20 Indians are stuck in Russia, seeking discharge from the Russian army. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told reporters that the Indian government is in touch with Russian authorities in its efforts to bring back the Indians to their homeland. #WATCH | MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, “It is our understanding …

About 20 Indians stuck in Russia, efforts on for their early discharge: MEA
10 months, 2 weeks ago

About 20 Indians stuck in Russia, efforts on for their early discharge: MEA

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: About 20 Indian nationals serving with the Russian military have approached authorities seeking help for their discharge, the external affairs ministry said on Thursday against the backdrop of reports of casualties among Indians forced to fight in the war against Ukraine. External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal Reports have suggested that up to 100 Indian nationals had been …

20 Indians stuck in Russia, in touch with authorities for their early discharge: MEA
10 months, 2 weeks ago

20 Indians stuck in Russia, in touch with authorities for their early discharge: MEA

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said that approximately 20 Indians are currently trapped in Russia and India is in touch with Russian authorities in New Delhi and Moscow for their early discharge. "We remain committed, as a matter of top priority, to actively pursuing with the Russian authorities all the relevant cases of Indian nationals for …

India Takes Up TS Men in War Issue With Russia
10 months, 2 weeks ago

India Takes Up TS Men in War Issue With Russia

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: India on Monday said “each and every case”— of Indians who had been hired as non-combatant security helpers and then allegedly duped into fighting for the Russian Army at the battlefront against Ukranian forces — that has been brought to the attention of Indian authorities has been taken up with Russia promptly, adding that “several Indians have already …

Several Indians discharged from Russian Army, pursuing all cases: MEA
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Several Indians discharged from Russian Army, pursuing all cases: MEA

Hindustan Times  

Several Indian nationals were discharged from the Russian Army after their case was taken up by Indian authorities, which will continue to pursue all such cases. Responding to “inaccurate” media reports about “Indians with the Russian army seeking help for discharge”, the external affairs ministry said in a statement on Monday that “every such case brought to the attention of …

MEA says several Indians discharged from Russian Army after India ‘strongly took up the cases’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

MEA says several Indians discharged from Russian Army after India ‘strongly took up the cases’

The Hindu  

The Ministry of External Affairs said on February 26 that several Indians who joined the Russian Army were already discharged after such cases were “strongly” taken up with the Russian authorities. The Ministry said it has “seen some inaccurate reports in the media regarding Indians with the Russian Army seeking help for discharge.” The Hindu had reported that several workers …

MEA reacts to reports of Indians with Russian Army seeking help for discharge
10 months, 2 weeks ago

MEA reacts to reports of Indians with Russian Army seeking help for discharge

Hindustan Times  

The external affairs ministry on Monday rejected some media reports claiming that Indians with the Russian Army are seeking help for discharge, adding that “each and every case” has been strongly taken up with the Russian authorities. According to media reports, several Indians have been working as security helpers in the Russian military and they were forced to even fight …

'Several discharged': Centre on Indians 'forced to fight' SOS from Russia
10 months, 2 weeks ago

'Several discharged': Centre on Indians 'forced to fight' SOS from Russia

India Today  

The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday dismissed some "inaccurate" media reports of Indian nationals seeking help for discharge from the Russian army amid Moscow's ongoing war with Ukraine. In an official statement, the Ministry said, "We have seen some inaccurate reports in the media regarding Indians with the Russian army seeking help for discharge. Ministry calls media reports "inaccurate" …

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