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All of the reporting says Indian officials put the toll at 51 dead out of 227 recruited nationals, with 139 discharged and talks continuing with Moscow.
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51 Indians killed while serving in Russian army
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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said 51 of 227 Indian nationals recruited into the Russian armed forces have died.
India says 139 of those recruits have been discharged.
New Delhi says talks are ongoing with Moscow to secure the release and repatriation of the remaining citizens.
The briefing came as Prime Minister Narendra Modi was visiting Kyrgyzstan.
Why it mattersIt shows the human toll and diplomatic fallout from Indians recruited into Russia’s war effort, with New Delhi pressing Moscow over casualties and discharges.
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The report also links the issue to a meeting between Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.
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The remaining status of the people still serving is not resolved in the supplied reporting, and the latest talks could affect any future repatriation updates.
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Neutral coverage repeats the official figures and treats the announcement as part of ongoing government-to-government talks. It says 51 Indian nationals have died, 139 have been discharged, and discussions continue for the rest. The reports also connect the update to Modi’s trip and his meeting with Vladimir Putin at the SCO summit.
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51 Indian nationals killed in Russian Army, 139 discharged; MEA says talks on with Moscow
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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced that 51 out of 227 Indian nationals recruited into the Russian armed forces have died and 139 have been discharged. Speaking during a Ministry of External Affairs briefing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kyrgyzstan, Misri stated that India continues discussions with Moscow to secure the release and repatriation of remaining citizens. The announcement coincided with a meeting between Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.
51 of 227 Indians recruited into Russian army killed on frontlines: Govt
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Government figures presented by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri indicate that 51 of 227 Indian nationals recruited into the Russian army have died on frontlines, while 139 have been discharged. Speaking at the SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan, Misri emphasized ongoing talks with Russian authorities to secure the release of remaining individuals. The report also notes related developments, including a Supreme Court directive regarding a nodal officer for affected families and a renewed government warning against risky overseas job offers.
51 Indians dead, 139 discharged from Russian army: Foreign Secretary
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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri reported that 51 Indian nationals have died and 139 have been discharged out of 227 recruited into the Russian armed forces. Addressing media during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kyrgyzstan, Misri underlined that New Delhi maintains constant discussions with Moscow for the repatriation of those still serving. The report additionally highlights discussions on bilateral trade and PM Modi's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.
"In constant discussions with Russian side.": MEA says 239 Indian nationals discharged from Russian Army
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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri reported that 227 Indian nationals have been recruited into the Russian armed forces. Out of these recruits, 139 individuals have been successfully discharged, while 51 have tragically passed away. New Delhi is actively engaged in ongoing discussions with Moscow to secure the release and safe repatriation of all remaining Indian nationals currently serving in the Russian military.