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Two dozen Indians still serving in Russian army
NDTV··1 Aug
India on July 31 said about two dozen nationals remain with the Russian army while efforts continue for their release. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said 139 Indians have been freed from Russian military units so far. The Supreme Court directed the Centre to appoint a nodal officer to coordinate with families of those killed, missing or injured.
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What It Means For You
- Indian families with relatives missing or serving in Russia can contact the external affairs ministry after the Supreme Court ordered a nodal officer for coordination.
- Anyone considering overseas job offers should note the government's repeated warning against recruitment by unscrupulous agents into foreign military units.
- Citizens tracking consular cases can follow ongoing India Russia talks as New Delhi presses for release of remaining nationals with Russian army support roles.
What's Happening
- India on July 31 said about two dozen Indian nationals remain with the Russian army and efforts continue to secure their release.
- External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said 139 Indian nationals have been released from Russian military units so far through government follow up.
- The Supreme Court on July 31 directed the Centre to appoint a nodal officer to coordinate with families of those killed, missing or injured in the conflict.
139 Released, About Two Dozen Remain
- Over 30 Indians have died while serving with Russian military units on Ukraine frontlines after being allegedly duped by travel agents, according to reports.
- India has repeatedly asked Russia to release Indians serving as cooks, helpers and support staff rather than combat personnel in military units.
- Jaiswal cautioned Indians against job offers fraught with risks made by unscrupulous individuals or agencies recruiting for foreign conflict zones.
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