Indian citizens
PM Modi Raises Concern with Putin over Indians Recruited into Russian Army: Foreign Ministry Reports Ongoing Rescue Efforts
Dec 05, 2025 11:39 pm CST
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirms that PM Modi directly addressed the issue of Indian citizens in the Russian military during talks with President Putin. With 127 Indians having joined Russian forces, 98 evacuated, and 12 missing, the government continues diplomatic efforts while warning citizens against accepting potentially misleading recruitment offers. The briefing also highlighted new visa arrangements between the two countries.
Punjab Man Goes To Russia On Student Visa, Ends Up 'Recruited' In Army
Sep 17, 2025 01:58 am CST
A 25-year-old man from a village in Punjab's Moga district, who went to Russia on a student visa last year, has ended up being "recruited" in the Army there