Russian Army

35 Indians discharged from Russian military since Modi raised issue with Putin in July: MEA

Out of 45 Indian nationals, 35 were discharged after Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue with Russian President Vladimir Putin in July, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at a media briefing.

12 September 2024, 18:46 IST

35 Indians discharged from Russian military since Modi raised issue with Putin in July: MEA

12 September 2024, 18:46 IST

Russia takes Ukrainian town in advance on Pokrovsk

Russia's defence ministry claims control of Novohrodivka near Pokrovsk as Putin states that Ukrainian incursion into Kursk has failed to slow the Russian advance.

08 September 2024, 17:13 IST

Russia takes Ukrainian town in advance on Pokrovsk

08 September 2024, 17:13 IST

Stopped recruiting Indians into military since April: Russian embassy

In a statement, the embassy said Moscow and New Delhi are working in close coordination for early 'identification and discharge' of Indian nationals who voluntarily joined contractual work in the military service and now want to return home.

11 August 2024, 01:32 IST

Stopped recruiting Indians into military since April: Russian embassy

11 August 2024, 01:32 IST

Haryana youth dies in Russia, family alleges he was forced to fight in war against Ukraine

It was on July 21 that the deceased Ravi's brother Ajay claims to have written an email to the embassy to enquire about his brother. A few days later, Gloria Dung Dung, Second Secretary, Embassy of India (Moscow), confirmed Ravi’s death in reply to Ajay's communication.

29 July 2024, 08:27 IST

Haryana youth dies in Russia, family alleges he was forced to fight in war against Ukraine

29 July 2024, 08:27 IST

Family, well-wishers of Kalimpong ex-serviceman seek President's help to bring him back from Russia

Urgen, in his mid-40s, is an ex-serviceman who went to Russia on January 18 in search of a better job. He had allegedly informed his family members during his communications from Russia that he was forced into duty with the second battalion of the 144th brigade of the Russian Army and was sent to the frontlines to fight in the ongoing Ukraine war.

18 July 2024, 12:23 IST

Family, well-wishers of Kalimpong ex-serviceman seek President's help to bring him back from Russia

18 July 2024, 12:23 IST

Explained | How Indians were duped into fighting for Russia in the Ukraine war

The Government of India estimates between 30 and 40 Indian citizens are currently serving in the Russian army. At least four Indians - including one from Modi's home state of Gujarat - have been killed in the conflict. So, how did they end up there?

09 July 2024, 16:10 IST

Explained | How Indians were duped into fighting for Russia in the Ukraine war

09 July 2024, 16:10 IST

Google Translate helps six Kerala youths escape Russian war service: Report

Before joining the service, they were told to sign a contract of one-year agreement. However, as it was written in Russian, they asked for some time to read the documents, for which they used Google Translate.

07 April 2024, 10:35 IST

Google Translate helps six Kerala youths escape Russian war service: Report

07 April 2024, 10:35 IST

CBI records statement of family of JK man tricked into fighting for Russian army

The agency recorded their statements recently after filing an FIR against 19 people and visa consultancy firms linked to the exploitation of Indian youth.

31 March 2024, 12:40 IST

CBI records statement of family of JK man tricked into fighting for Russian army

31 March 2024, 12:40 IST

Russia ready to scrap contracts of Nepalese nationals who joined Russian Army: Nepal’s Deputy PM Shrestha

Shreshta, also the country’s foreign minister, said in a meeting of the House of Representatives that the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that it has 'agreed in principle to assist those who have joined the army to cancel their contracts'.

18 March 2024, 12:55 IST

Russia ready to scrap contracts of Nepalese nationals who joined Russian Army: Nepal’s Deputy PM Shrestha

18 March 2024, 12:55 IST

Govt says 20-odd Indian support staff of Russian Army in touch with embassy in Moscow

A man from Surat in Gujarat, Hemil Mangukiya, was killed at Donetsk in Ukraine during an aerial attack by the East European nation’s troops on the armed forces of Russia last week.

29 February 2024, 13:53 IST

Govt says 20-odd Indian support staff of Russian Army in touch with embassy in Moscow

29 February 2024, 13:53 IST