Families of Indians duped into Russia’s war hope Modi will bring them home
6 months ago

Families of Indians duped into Russia’s war hope Modi will bring them home

Al Jazeera  

Nearly 50 Indian families are in limbo after their men were tricked into fighting for Russia on the front lines with Ukraine. Kalimpong, India – Ambika Tamang was never sold on her husband Urgen Tamang’s plan to move to Russia for a better-paying job amid the country’s war on Ukraine. “It was needed for our family,” Ambika, 44, told Al Jazeera at her home in Kalimpong, a picturesque town nestled in the Neora Valley of the Himalayas in eastern India’s West Bengal state. “I fear for his safe return.” Like the Tamangs, nearly 50 Indian families are in limbo after their relatives were duped into fighting for Russia on the front lines with Ukraine. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first visit to Moscow since the war broke out more than two years ago looks set to secure the release of dozens of men, who were duped by agents offering jobs and allegedly recruited by the Russian military.

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Six Indians fighting for Russia in Ukraine war set to return home after release
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Six Indians fighting for Russia in Ukraine war set to return home after release

The Independent  

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

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 …

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

Recruitment of Indians by Russian Army is of ‘utmost and deep concern’: New Delhi
6 months, 2 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 …

Shock as Indians fall in distant battlefields
6 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Two Indian nationals killed in Russia-Ukraine conflict
6 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Over 20 Indians in Russia-Ukraine conflict zone: MoS Muraleedharan
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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 …

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

20 Indians Stuck in Russia-Ukraine War Zone, We're in Contact With Moscow For Early Discharge: MEA
10 months, 1 week 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 …

20 Indians working as helpers in Russia-Ukraine warzone contacted us: Government
10 months, 1 week 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
10 months, 1 week 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 …

23-year-old Indian 'helper' dies in Russia war zone
10 months, 2 weeks ago

23-year-old Indian 'helper' dies in Russia war zone

India Today  

A 23-year-old Indian man from Gujarat, who was working as a 'helper' with the Russian Army during its ongoing war with Ukraine, died in Russia. Mangukiya had applied for a job in Russia through an online According to media reports, several Indians have been working as security helpers in the Russian military and they were forced to even fight with …

Working on bringing back Indians lured to Russia: MEA
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Working on bringing back Indians lured to Russia: MEA

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs is working closely with the Indian Embassy to bring back Indians who have been recruited as helpers by Russia for its ongoing war with Ukraine. About 100 Indians joined the Russian army in non-combat roles as helpers a year ago. The Indian Embassy has regularly taken up this matter with the relevant authorities …

MEA urges Indian nationals in Russia to exercise caution, keep away from conflict
10 months, 2 weeks ago

MEA urges Indian nationals in Russia to exercise caution, keep away from conflict

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India on Friday advised its citizens to stay away from getting caught up in the Russia-Ukraine conflict following reports that Indian nationals who secured support jobs with the Russian Army had been forced to fight alongside Russian troops. External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal The external affairs ministry acknowledged that “a few” Indians had signed up for support …

'Stay away from this conflict': India after 'forced to fight' SOS from Russia
10 months, 2 weeks ago

'Stay away from this conflict': India after 'forced to fight' SOS from Russia

India Today  

India on Friday advised its citizens to “exercise caution” and “stay away from this conflict” following reports that a few Indians have been allegedly "forced" to fight in Russia's war against Ukraine. At a press briefing, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We are aware that a few Indian nationals have signed up for support jobs with the …

Owaisi urges Jaishankar to rescue Indians 'forced' to fight in Russia's war
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Owaisi urges Jaishankar to rescue Indians 'forced' to fight in Russia's war

India Today  

AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday urged External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to rescue three Indians who have been allegedly "forced" to fight in Russia's war against Ukraine. Owaisi quoted a report in The Hindu that said the Indians were allegedly duped by an agent and sent there to work as "Army security helpers". https://t.co/pDmvdeO5HZ — Asaduddin …

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