The Ministry of External Affairs responded to media reports about Indian nationals being "Discharged" from the Russian Army following demands from New Delhi. These reports come amid revelations that several Indians were 'duped' by agents into fighting for Russia in the Ukraine war. A tragic incident was highlighted where a Surat man, working as a 'helper' for the Russian Army, was killed in a Ukraine missile strike, according to his family. Investigations reveal that 'at least a dozen Indians', including diverse individuals such as an apple farmer, an airline caterer, and an out-of-work graduate, were recruited by Moscow with the assistance of global recruiters.
NEW: An apple farmer, an airline caterer and an out-of-work graduate are among the Indian nationals hired by Moscow, with the help of recruiters around the world, for the Russian army in Ukraine. https://t.co/tQ2CCOKmzL
"At least a dozen Indians have been duped by agents into fighting for Russian forces in the country's war with Ukraine with reports saying one of them was killed in a missile strike." https://t.co/mgT1MH4lFv
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