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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.
Russia Recaptures Strategic Kupiansk City in Eastern Ukraine as War Developments Unfold
Nov 21, 2025 03:41 am CST
Russian forces have recaptured the strategic city of Kupiansk in eastern Ukraine's Kharkiv region, marking a significant setback for Ukrainian defenses. This development comes as Ukraine receives a controversial US peace proposal that reportedly aligns with Russia's territorial demands, while President Putin visits military command posts to receive frontline updates. The eastern railway hub of Kupiansk, once home to 55,000 people, has changed hands multiple times since Russia's 2022 offensive.
Indian Student Surrenders to Ukrainian Forces After Forced Recruitment into Russian Military
Oct 08, 2025 08:56 pm CST
A 22-year-old Indian student from Gujarat, Majoti Sahil Mohammed Hussein, surrendered to Ukrainian forces after being coerced into joining the Russian military to avoid imprisonment for a drug-related case. His case highlights the concerning situation of Indians being forced into combat roles in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with the Indian government urging Russia to release and repatriate 27 nationals currently serving in the Russian Army.
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