Russia Agrees to Free Indians Recruited by Its Army During PM Modi-Putin Meeting

Russia has agreed to release all Indian nationals serving its army following discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin during Modi’s visit to Moscow, reported news agency ANI citing sources.

As per reports, at least two Indians recruited by the Russian Army have died during Russia’s conflict against Ukraine. Several other Indians are stuck in the war zone after being recruited by the Russian Army. They were deceived by dubious employment agencies.

According to reports, PM Modi took up the issue during the private dinner hosted by Vladimir Putin on Monday night. In response, Russia consented to discharge all Indians serving in their military and to assist with their return.

These Indian citizens were “misled” into fighting in the Ukraine war. Reports say, up to 200 Indian nationals had been recruited by the Russian military to serve as support staff, such as cooks and helpers.

They were duped by recruiting agents based in Indian cities and Dubai into taking up jobs with the Russian military. Besides the four deaths, several Indians have been injured.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) recently busted a human trafficking network spread across several states that lured gullible young men through social media channels and agents with the promise of highly paid jobs in Russia.