India's Forgotten Soldiers in Russia: A Story of Recruitment and Sacrifice The Ministry of External Affairs' recent update sheds light on a concerning issue that has been quietly simmering.
According to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, 227 Indian nationals have been recruited into the Russian armed forces, with 139 having been discharged and a tragic 51 having lost their lives.
This raises critical questions about India's conscription policies and the plight of its citizens abroad. The context in which these recruits were sent to serve is particularly disturbing.