India Urges Russia to Release 44 Indians Serving in Its Military

India Urges Russia to Release 44 Indians Serving in Its Military
India has once again called on Russia to release 44 Indian nationals reportedly serving in the Russian military amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that New Delhi has raised the issue with Russian authorities, urging them to secure the Indians’ early release and to “put an end to this practice.” The government has reiterated that Indian citizens should not be recruited by foreign armed forces and has issued several advisories warning against such engagements. Reports suggest that some Indians were lured by promises of lucrative jobs before being deployed in combat zones. The MEA continues to provide consular assistance and maintain communication with affected families. India remains in close contact with Moscow to ensure the safe return of its citizens and prevent any recurrence of such incidents in the future.