Fifty indians who are in the Russian military want to leave...

The external affairs ministry said on friday that over fifty indian citizens who are presently serving in the Russian military have approached indian officials to ask for assistance in being released from their service and that both nations are trying to find a solution. Following the deaths of four indian soldiers this year while serving with units stationed in the front lines of the Ukrainian conflict, New delhi had requested a "verified stop" to the recruiting of indians by the Russian Army. The majority of Indians worked in support roles, such as chefs and attendants, and often traveled to the front lines of battle with their battalions.

During their most recent yearly conference in Moscow, prime minister Narendra Modi brought up the issue with Russian President Vladimir Putin as well, requesting the indian individuals' prompt release and return home.

Speaking at a routine press briefing, spokesperson for the external affairs ministry Randhir jaiswal responded that, based on information provided by Russian military personnel and their families, approximately fifty indian nationals have so far requested assistance in order to be released from service.

"In these cases, we were asked to help the individual or their family members get an early discharge," the man stated. We have brought up this specific concern at every level, even the leadership level. Our prime minister also brought up this matter with President Putin when they met for the yearly summit. The Russian side has responded well, and both of us are attempting to get the indian nationals released as quickly as possible so they can return home. The Russian army enlisted ten indians, and they have already returned home.

According to some sources, there may actually be up to 100 indians serving in the Russian military. A few of the indian nationals have made video pleas for assistance, claiming to be on the front lines of the battle in ukraine and to have lost or injured other foreign nationals who were part of their unit. The Russian military has recruited citizens of neighboring nations including Bangladesh, Nepal, and sri lanka in addition to Indians.