Russia has been recruiting foreign nationals, in addition to mobilizing its own citizens, to assist in the war effort.
New Delhi has confirmed that some of India’s citizens have signed up for “support jobs” with the Russian army. The Indian government says it is working with Moscow to secure their discharge.The Indian Foreign Ministry says that some of the country’s citizens have signed up for jobs helping Russia in its war against Ukraine.
The Indian Foreign Ministry has not confirmed if any of those who signed up had taken combat roles.
In a statement, the ministry said it was “aware that a few Indian nationals have signed up for support jobs with the Russian army.”
“The Indian Embassy has regularly taken up this matter with the relevant Russian authorities for their early discharge,” the statement.
“We urge all Indian nationals to exercise due caution and stay away from this conflict.”
India’s Hindu newspaper reported Wednesday that some 18 Indians were stranded in various frontlines towns. At least three were “forced” to fight alongside the Russians, the newspaper reported.
The report alleged that Indians had been duped by recruiters based in Dubai who promised high wages and Russian passports.
When they arrived in Moscow, the newspaper said, the Indians were reportedly trained to handle “arms and ammunition by the Russian Army” and sent to the frontlines last month.
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