139 Indians freed from Russian Army, 24 remain: MEA warns against shady job offers
The Indian government has successfully secured the release of 139 citizens from the Russian military, with efforts ongoing to repatriate the remaining two dozen. Officials have issued warnings against fraudulent recruitment agencies promising jobs that lead to combat roles.
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NEW DELHI: India is continuing to engage with Russia to secure the release of the remaining Indian nationals serving in the Russian military, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) said on Friday, adding that 139 Indians have been brought back so far.Addressing a weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the government has been consistently taking up the matter with the Russian authorities."We have been following up with the Russian side for the release of the remaining Indian nationals in the Russian army. So far, our efforts have led to the release of 139 Indian nationals.
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