139 Men Freed From Russian Army, Efforts On For Others: India

NEW DELHI-The Ministry of External Affairs has said 139 Indian nationals have been released from the Russian Army so far and that efforts are continuing to secure the release of the remaining two dozen Indians reportedly still serving in the Russian military.

“We have been following up with the Russian side for the release of the remaining Indian nationals in the Russian army. So far, our efforts have led to the release of 139 Indian nationals; we continue to pursue the release of the remaining two dozen Indian nationals who are reportedly in the Russian army,” a spokesperson said.

He cautioned Indian citizens against accepting risky overseas job offers made by unscrupulous individuals or agencies.

“Once again, we would like to caution our people against job offers that are fraught with risk and made by unscrupulous individuals and agencies,” he said.

The MEA had said in December that 202 Indian nationals were believed to have been recruited into the Russian armed forces. Government efforts have since led to the early discharge of many, while more than two dozen Indians have reportedly lost their lives and some others have been reported missing by the Russian side. (IANS)