NEW DELHI: India continues to pursue with Russia early release and repatriation of Indians recruited by the Russian army, while also seeking a verified stop to recruitment, said govt on Friday.
As a result of these efforts, MEA said, so far 10 Indian nationals have been released and repatriated. Four Indian nationals have been killed in the ongoing conflict so far.
“We continue to be in touch with the Russian side, both in New Delhi and Moscow, on this issue.This remains a matter of utmost concern for us and we expect action,” said the spokesperson.
“We are working with the Russian side for early transportation of the mortal remains of the two Indians who died recently. We are in touch with their family members as well,” he added.
According to the ministry, India has also demanded that there be a “verified stop” to any further recruitment of our nationals by the Russian army. Such activities would not be in consonance with our partnership, India had warned Russia earlier.
As a result of these efforts, MEA said, so far 10 Indian nationals have been released and repatriated. Four Indian nationals have been killed in the ongoing conflict so far.
“We continue to be in touch with the Russian side, both in New Delhi and Moscow, on this issue.This remains a matter of utmost concern for us and we expect action,” said the spokesperson.
“We are working with the Russian side for early transportation of the mortal remains of the two Indians who died recently. We are in touch with their family members as well,” he added.
According to the ministry, India has also demanded that there be a “verified stop” to any further recruitment of our nationals by the Russian army. Such activities would not be in consonance with our partnership, India had warned Russia earlier.
