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 (MEA) 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.
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 offer our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. Our Embassy in Moscow has pressed the Russian authorities, including the Ministry of Defence, for early repatriation of mortal remains,” it said.
Several Indians have been working as security helpers in the Russian military, and they are forced to fight with Russian soldiers in certain areas along Russia’s border with Ukraine, according to reports.
Several Indians have been working as security helpers in the Russian military, and they are forced to fight with Russian soldiers in certain areas along Russia’s border with Ukraine, according to reports.