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India Seeks 55 Nationals' Whereabouts in Russian Army; 140 Discharged, Agents Targeted
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Moneycontrol•03-10-2026, 15:32
India Seeks 55 Nationals' Whereabouts in Russian Army; 140 Discharged, Agents Targeted
- •India is actively pressing Russia for the early discharge and return of its nationals recruited into the Russian armed forces.
- •Approximately 140 Indian nationals have been released from the Russian military to date.
- •The whereabouts of 55 Indian nationals reportedly still serving in the Russian Army are being ascertained.
- •Indian law enforcement agencies are taking strong action against agents involved in recruiting Indians for the Russian armed forces.
- •Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri previously stated 227 Indians were recruited, with 139 discharged and 51 fatalities reported.
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According to details from an India-Russia consultative committee meeting, 55 Indian nationals are reportedly still serving in the Russian military, and their current whereabouts are being ascertained by authorities.
The Indian government reported that approximately 140 Indian nationals have been successfully discharged from the Russian military so far, while previous updates from Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri specified a figure of 139.
Indian law enforcement agencies are taking strong legal action against unscrupulous agents who were involved in duping and recruiting Indian nationals for the Russian armed forces.
