MEA Warns Indians Against Joining Russian Army Amid Ongoing Conflict
· India · The Hindu, Khaleej Times
The Ministry of External Affairs strongly discouraged Indian citizens from travelling to Russia to join the Russian Army on September 30, 2026, warning of mortal dangers at the warfront. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that Indians continue to sign up for military contracts despite government warnings, often lured by job offers and misled by recruiting agents. Prime Minister Narendra Modi previously raised the issue of Indian recruits wanting early discharge during his visit to Moscow in July 2024 with President Vladimir Putin. While dozens of recruits have returned under a special dispensation from Moscow, officials note that the worrying trend of new departures persists.
Why it matters
Scores of Indian job seekers face mortal danger on foreign battlefields after falling for fraudulent overseas recruitment schemes, prompting diplomatic intervention by New Delhi.
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