Many Indians willingly joining Russian forces, government informs SC
The Indian government informed the Supreme Court that some citizens are willingly joining the Russian military for financial gain, with some even seeking Russian citizenship. Officials noted that repatriated individuals have occasionally returned to the conflict zone, complicating government efforts to secure their release.
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This highlights the complex geopolitical and economic motivations driving foreign nationals to participate in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday said some Indians who were discharged from the Russian army after persistent efforts by govt and the Indian embassy and repatriated had rejoined the force and become untraceable.Placing a status report from the ministry of external affairs before an SC bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, additional solicitor general Aishwarya Bhati said, "There are numerous instances where Indians willingly seek out offers to join Russian armed forces with an understanding that they…
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