Two Indians were murdered in the fighting in Ukraine by the Russian army
Two Indians were murdered in the fighting in Ukraine by the Russian army; the government is demanding a “verified stop” to the recruitment of its citizens.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Tuesday that two Indian nationals who had enlisted in the Russian Army have died in the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
We regret to inform you about the recent deaths in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine of two Indian nationals who had been recruited by the Russian Army. The MEA stated on June 11 that it was sending its sincere condolences to the families of the departed.
India and Russia “strongly take up the matter.”
According to the Indian Foreign Ministry, it has “strongly taken up the matter” with the Russian Ambassador in New Delhi and the Russian authorities in Moscow, respectively, along with the Indian Embassy in Moscow.
According to the MEA, the Indian Embassy in Moscow has “pressed” the Russian government, particularly the Ministry of Defense, to expedite the return of mortal remains.
Release all Indian citizens serving in the Russian military: Moscow MEA
The MEA further stated that it has made demands of the Russian authorities in Moscow and the Russian ambassador in New Delhi about the prompt release and repatriation of all Indian nationals serving in the Russian Army.
India requests a “verified stop” to all new hires.
According to the MEA, India has also asked that the Russian Army “verifiedly stop any further recruitment” of Indian citizens.
According to the MEA statement, “Such activities would not be in consonance with our partnership.”
Indian nationals should exercise caution.
The MEA stated, “We also advise Indian nationals to proceed with caution when looking for work opportunities in Russia.”
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