India demands earliest release of 44 Indians serving in Russian Army

Tells Moscow to "put an end to this practice"

New Delhi, November 8, 2025 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that at least 44 Indian nationals are currently serving in the Russian army.

MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the government has raised the issue with Russian authorities, urging the release of these individuals and warning citizens against accepting recruitment offers, citing serious risks to life.

Jaiswal said, "In the last few months, yes, we have come to know, we have been informed of several Indian nationals who have been recruited in the Russian army. We have once again taken up the matter with the Russian authorities to have them released at the earliest, as also to put an end to

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