Six Indians enlisted with Russian Army released
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Six Indians enlisted with Russian Army released

The Hindu  

At least six Indians enlisted with the Russian Army have been released from their camps on Russia-Ukraine border, months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue “personally” with President Vladimir Putin during his visit to Moscow in July. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar informed the Lok Sabha on August 9 that 91 Indians were recruited in the Russian Army in the past nine months, eight of them were killed and 69 Indians awaited release. The bunkers they provided us to hide was so small that it was difficult to breathe,” said Mr. Sufiyan, who was allegedly tricked into joining the Russian Army after being offered the job of a security helper. The Hindu reported first on February 20 that Indians who travelled to Russia on tourist visas were offered jobs as security helpers but were forced to fight alongside the Russian military on the Ukraine border.

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Only 19 Indians remain in Russian armed forces: Govt
1 week, 4 days 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 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
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Release of Indians from Russian Army held up over contracts
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Release of Indians from Russian Army held up over contracts

Hindustan Times  

The release of nearly 70 Indians serving in the Russian Army has been held up as authorities in Moscow are yet to annul their contracts for military service, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday. The release of nearly 70 Indians from the Russian Army has been held up primarily because Russia’s defence ministry is yet to take action …

‘I could die any moment’: Indians forced to fight for Russia in Ukraine say they feel abandoned by Delhi
3 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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. …

69 Indians await release from Russian Army, 8 killed so far, Jaishankar tells Lok Sabha
4 months, 2 weeks ago

69 Indians await release from Russian Army, 8 killed so far, Jaishankar tells Lok Sabha

The Hindu  

Over the past nine months, 91 Indians have been recruited into the Russian Army, and eight have been killed so far, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told the Lok Sabha on Friday. Noting that 69 Indians are still awaiting release from the Russian Army, he said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had “personally” raised the issue with Russian President Vladimir …

Awaiting release of 69 Indian nationals from Russian Army: External Affairs Minister Jaishankar in Lok Sabha
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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 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
5 months, 2 weeks 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
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

PM Modi raises return of Indians in Russian Army, gets Putin’s assurance
5 months, 2 weeks 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
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Russia to release Indians fighting in Ukraine after PM Modi raises issue with President Putin: Report
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia to release Indians fighting in Ukraine after PM Modi raises issue with President Putin: Report

Op India  

Russia has reportedly agreed to release and facilitate the return of all Indians fighting for the Russian army in Ukraine. This breakthrough followed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s discussion with President Vladimir Putin during his visit to Moscow, an IANS report quoting sources said. PM Modi, currently in Moscow for a two-day visit, raised the issue at a private dinner hosted …

Russian President Putin accepts PM Modi’s request to release Indian military recruits on Russia-Ukraine warfront
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Russian President Putin accepts PM Modi’s request to release Indian military recruits on Russia-Ukraine warfront

The Hindu  

In what will be relief for the families of men recruited into the Russian military to serve at the warfront with Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s request, made at a private dinner on Monday, to discharge those wishing to return to India. The decision, which was not announced formally by the Russian government after …

Tackling payments issue, military recruits key concerns for Indian diaspora in Russia
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Jaishankar Presses Lavrov For ‘Safe, Expeditious’ Return Of Indians In War Zone
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Jaishankar Presses Lavrov For ‘Safe, Expeditious’ Return Of Indians In War Zone

ABP News  

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, in a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday, expressed “strong concern” for Indian nationals who are currently engaged in the Ukraine-Russia war, and “pressed” Moscow to ensure their “safe and expeditious return”. Last month, Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra said India had been in “continuous and extensive discussions” with Russian …

Kin of Indians stuck in Russia’s warzone take their fight to New Delhi
6 months ago

Kin of Indians stuck in Russia’s warzone take their fight to New Delhi

The Hindu  

Family members of 11 Indians stuck in the warzone on the Russia-Ukraine border arrived in New Delhi on Monday seeking return of the recruits. My brother thought instead of being jobless after four years, it is better to earn money in a foreign land and come back to do some business here,” said Mr. Aman. Syed Nawaz Ali, a head …

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

Shock as Indians fall in distant battlefields
6 months, 1 week 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
6 months, 1 week 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 Indian nationals killed in Russia-Ukraine conflict
6 months, 1 week 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
6 months, 1 week 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
6 months, 1 week 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 …

India arrests four for duping young men into fighting for Russia in Ukraine
7 months, 2 weeks ago

India arrests four for duping young men into fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

The arrests come two months after the investigators conducted raids across 13 locations in India and detained several people for questioning. A federal investigation agency of India says four people linked to a network of human traffickers have been arrested on the charge of luring young men to Russia with the promise of lucrative jobs or university admissions only to …

10 Indians serving with Russian military have returned home: MEA
7 months, 4 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 …

Over 20 Indians in Russia-Ukraine conflict zone: MoS Muraleedharan
9 months ago

Over 20 Indians in Russia-Ukraine conflict zone: MoS Muraleedharan

Hindustan Times  

Minister of state for external affairs V Muraleedharan on Thursday met with the families of Kerala residents deceived by a recruitment scam into joining the war in Ukraine, in Thiruvananthapuram. He assured that the government has begun efforts to repatriate Indians stranded in the conflict zone of Russia. The minister in the Narendra Modi government said over 20 Indians are …

Bodies of two Indians killed in Russia war zone brought to Delhi
9 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

India warns citizens amid Russia-Ukraine war trafficking crackdown
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Centre warns against offers of jobs with Russian Army
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre warns against offers of jobs with Russian Army

The Hindu  

Offers for support jobs with the Russian Army made by unverified agents are “fraught with danger and risk to life”, the External Affairs Ministry said on Friday, announcing that stern action has been initiated by the Central Bureau of Investigation against the agencies that conned Indian nationals into fighting for the Russian forces in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. ‘Fraught with danger’ …

India tells citizens not to risk lives by taking jobs with Russian Army
9 months, 2 weeks 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
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Centre committed to early release of Indians duped into working for Russian army
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre committed to early release of Indians duped into working for Russian army

Hindustan Times  

The Centre on Friday said that it is committed to the early release of Indians duped into working for the Russian army. We remain committed to the early release of our nationals serving as support staff with the Russian Army and their eventual return home,” the MEA added. Two Indians killed fighting for Russia At least two Indian nationals are …

India says some of its citizens have been duped into working for the Russian army
9 months, 2 weeks 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
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Ukraine war: 7 Indian tourists from Punjab, Haryana ‘tricked’ into joining Russian Army, seek help
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine war: 7 Indian tourists from Punjab, Haryana ‘tricked’ into joining Russian Army, seek help

Hindustan Times  

A group of seven young men hailing from Punjab and Haryana have made an urgent plea to the authorities for assistance, alleging that they were deceived into military service in Russia and have been deployed to take part in Ukraine conflict, NDTV reported. The seven Indians have been identified as Gagandeep Singh, Lovepreet Singh, Narain Singh, Gurpreet Singh, Gurpreet Singh, …

Seven more Indians forced to fight in Russia seek government help
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Seven more Indians forced to fight in Russia seek government help

The Hindu  

A group of seven more Indians stuck on the Russia-Ukraine border released two videos this week seeking the government’s help to return to India. One of the men said that they arrived in Russia on tourist visas and were forced to join the Russian Army as “helpers” after police detained them for not possessing a “slip”. This could be our …

Went to party, ended up fighting war for Russia: 7 Indians share their ordeal
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Went to party, ended up fighting war for Russia: 7 Indians share their ordeal

Live Mint  

A group of seven men from Punjab's Hoshiarpur left India for Russia just days before the New Year to celebrate. We are in regular touch with Russian authorities both here in Delhi and in Moscow," foreign ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said. "The soldiers who spoke with AFP said they had been promised non-combatant roles but were trained to use Kalashnikov …

Can’t let war become work for Indian youth
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Can’t let war become work for Indian youth

Hindustan Times  

The Russian army hornswoggling Indians to serve in combat roles in the Ukraine war while telling them they were being recruited for non-combat roles certainly merits the Centre’s attention. PREMIUM Russia-Ukraine War: Service members of Ukrainian Joint Assault Brigade Fury fire a S60 cannon towards Russian troops near the front-line town of Bakhmut. An immediate step to prevent such recruitment, …

About 20 Indians sought help for discharge from Russian Army, says MEA
9 months, 3 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
9 months, 3 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
9 months, 3 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 working as helpers in Russia-Ukraine warzone contacted us: Government
9 months, 3 weeks ago

20 Indians working as helpers in Russia-Ukraine warzone contacted us: Government

India Today  

The Ministry of External Affairs said 20 Indians who went to Russia to work as support staff or helpers of the Russian Army contacted the central government. The ministry's statement came after AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi urged External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to rescue three Indians who were allegedly "forced" to fight in Russia's war against Ukraine. …

20 Indians stuck in Russia, in touch with authorities for their early discharge: MEA
9 months, 3 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 …

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