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The reporting broadly agrees that India is pressing Russia for updates on Indian nationals serving in the Russian military, and that the government has cited totals for recruitment, discharges and deaths.
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India seeks update on Indians in Russian military
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India sought information from Russian authorities on the whereabouts of 69 Indian nationals serving in the Russian military.
Officials said 259 Indians were recruited in total, with 139 getting early discharges through government efforts.
The government said 51 Indian nationals have died on the conflict frontlines in Ukraine.
The External Affairs Ministry again warned Indians against accepting offers to join the Russian armed forces because of the severe dangers.
Why it mattersTheir whereabouts affect consular support, safety, and India-Russia ties.
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What remains uncertain is the current status of the 69 Indians still serving and whether further discharges or other updates will follow. The reporting also leaves open how the issue will affect the broader bilateral relationship.
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The reporting says India has asked Russia for information about 69 Indian nationals still serving in its armed forces. It says 259 Indians were recruited in total, 139 were discharged early through government efforts and 51 died in Ukraine. It also says the government warned Indians against accepting such offers because of the grave danger.
Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: The New Indian Express, Hindustan Times
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India seeks update from Russia on whereabouts of Indians working with Russian military
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The New Indian Express reports that India has requested updates from Russian authorities regarding the whereabouts of 69 Indian nationals serving in the Russian military. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that out of 259 total recruits, 139 have secured early discharges through government efforts, while 51 Indian nationals have died on the conflict frontlines in Ukraine. Jaiswal reiterated strong warnings to Indian citizens to avoid accepting offers to join the Russian armed forces due to severe dangers.
India seeks update from Russia on 69 Indians in Russian military | India News
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The Hindustan Times reports that India is pressing Russia for information on 69 Indian nationals still serving in its armed forces amidst the Ukraine conflict. According to External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, 259 Indians were recruited in total, resulting in 139 discharges and 51 deaths. Jaiswal emphasized the grave danger of these military jobs and issued warnings against accepting such offers, noting that the recruitment remains a rare irritant in bilateral relations.