12 Indians fighting for Russia die in Ukraine war

16 still missing

New Delhi – So far, 126 Indian citizens have joined Russian army. 96 have returned to India. 12 Indians have lost their lives while fighting for Russia in Ukraine. 18 Indians are still stranded in Russia and there is no information about 16 among them. ‘We are working to bring them back to India,” Spokesperson of External Affairs Ministry, Randhir Jaiswal informed while speaking in a press conference.

Russian Army has been accused of forcing mercenary soldiers and people from various countries to join Ukraine war. Many Indians are also included in this.  Many went to Russia in search of jobs and got stuck there.

Editorial Perspective

Russia had promised to send back Indians who were forcibly recruited in the Russian army. Now who will confront Russia for not fulfilling its promise to send Indian soldiers back home ?