2 Indians Recruited by Russian Army Die in Ukraine Conflict

New Delhi: Two Indian nationals recruited by the Russian Army were killed in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.

“We offer our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. Our Embassy in Moscow has pressed the Russian authorities, including the Ministry of Defence, for early repatriation of mortal remains,” the MEA said in an official release on Tuesday.

“The Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy in Moscow have strongly taken up the matter with the Russian Ambassador in New Delhi and with Russian authorities in Moscow, respectively, for early release and return of all Indian nationals who are with the Russian Army,” the MEA added.

The MEA, in its release, urged Indian nationals to exercise caution while seeking employment opportunities in Russia.

“We also urge Indian nationals to exercise caution while seeking employment opportunities in Russia,” the MEA added.

Recently, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), busted a major human trafficking network running across the country targeting Indian nationals on the promise of offering lucrative jobs abroad but allegedly sending them to the Russia-Ukraine war zone.