Ministry of External Affairs in contact with Russia to deliver again Indians caught in battlefield

The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday (September 11, 2025) mentioned it has taken up the problem of Indians joined in Russia’s battle in opposition to Ukraine, with Russian authorities in Moscow and Delhi. The Ministry additionally urged the Indian nationals to keep away from gives to hitch Russian Army.

The Hindu reported that not less than 15 Indian nationals are caught within the battlefield in Ukraine, the place they’re being compelled to serve on the Russian aspect. 

In response to media queries on Indians recruited into the Russian military, official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal mentioned, “We have seen experiences about Indian nationals having been recruited just lately into the Russian military. Government has on a number of events over the previous one 12 months underlined the dangers and risks inherent on this plan of action and cautioned Indian residents accordingly.”

Mr. Jaiswal added “We have additionally taken up the matter with Russian authorities, each in Delhi and Moscow, asking that this follow be ended and that our nationals be launched. We are additionally in contact with the households of the affected Indian residents.”

The MEA spokesperson reiterated that “We as soon as once more strongly urge all Indian nationals to keep away from any gives to hitch the Russian military as it is a course fraught with hazard.”

This isn’t the primary time Indians had been compelled to participate within the battle. 

The External Affairs Ministry knowledgeable the Rajya Sabha on July 24, 2025 there have been 127 Indian nationals within the Russian armed forces, of which the companies of 98 people had been discontinued on account of sustained engagement between the Indian and Russian governments on this matter, together with on the highest ranges. The Ministry mentioned 13 Indian nationals remained within the Russian armed forces, of which 12 had been reported lacking by the Russian aspect.

The Hindu reported first on February 20, 2024 that Indians who travelled to Russia on vacationer visas had been provided jobs as safety helpers however had been compelled to battle alongside the Russian army on the Russia-Ukraine border.

On August 10, 2024, the Russian Embassy issued an announcement that it not admitted Indians into its Army. The embassy added it was working in “shut coordination” with Indian authorities to assist discharge Indian nationals recruited for the battle in Ukraine. Russia and Ukraine have been at battle since February 24, 2022.