Number of Indians serving in Russian Army rises to 44 despite warnings, says MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said that 44 Indians citizens are currently serving in the Russian Army and that it has urged Moscow to release them immediately.

“We are in touch with the Russian side,” ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at a press conference. “We are also in touch with the families of these peoples, and giving them an update on the matter.”

He said that New Delhi has also urged Moscow to halt the process of enlisting Indians into their armed forces.