S Jaishankar Awaits Release of 69 Indians from Russian Army admin, August 8, 2024 The minister revealed in the Lok Sabha that there are a total of 91 cases of Indian nationals being recruited in the Russian army. Out of these cases, eight individuals have died, 14 have been discharged or sent back, and the release of 69 nationals is pending. The government has expressed serious concern over the recruitment of Indian nationals into the Russian army and cyber crime trafficking of nationals to South East Asian countries. The minister emphasized the government’s strong stance on this issue. The minister highlighted the complexity of the situation, stating that the Russian authorities claim that the Indian nationals entered into contracts for services with the Russian army. However, he expressed skepticism, suggesting that many Indian nationals may have been misled and deployed with the Russian army under false pretenses. The issue was addressed at the highest level, with the prime minister receiving assurance from Putin that any Indian national serving in the Russian army would be discharged and released. The government is actively pursuing this matter to ensure the well-being of Indian nationals involved. It is important to note that the headline is the only portion that has been edited by NDTV staff, and the story is published from a syndicated feed. City: Lok Sabha