India has successfully repatriated 85 of its citizens previously recruited into the Russian military, as confirmed by Indian Foreign Minister Vikram Misra in an official statement. This step comes amid India’s efforts following the death of at least nine Indian citizens in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The central issue for New Delhi has been ensuring the safety and return of its nationals involved in these hostilities. Indian authorities remain in constant communication with the Russian Foreign and Defense Ministries, focusing on the 20 Indian nationals still within the Russian military ranks. Misra noted that alongside the return of some citizens, there have also been instances where the bodies of the deceased have been repatriated.

The recruitment of Indian nationals was halted in April 2024, with India citing deceptive practices by employment agents as a significant factor. The Central Bureau of Investigation has initiated criminal proceedings against 19 individuals linked to these recruitments, resulting in several arrests. This follows revelations by Indian MP Vikramjit Singh Sahneib that over 90 Indian citizens were misled into participating in the war, believing they were undertaking employment in Russia. Allegedly, these individuals were coerced into signing military contracts without translation support. The situation has drawn attention to India’s rising

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• الهند أوقفت تجنيد مواطنيها للجيش الروسي في أبريل 2024 بسبب خداع وكلاء التوظيف.
• كشفت مصادر أن أكثر من 90 هنديًا تم تضليلهم للمشاركة في الحرب، وأن ثمانية منهم قُتلوا.
• يعمل مكتب التحقيقات المركزي الهندي على قضايا جنائية مع 19 شخصًا نتيجة لهذه العمليات، مع اعتقال عدة أشخاص.