India Secures Release of 85 Nationals from Russian Military

Efforts continue to free 20 more Indians as Modi discusses the issue with Putin at the BRICS Summit.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the remaining Indian nationals' discharge with President Vladimir Putin during the BRICS Summit in Kazan.
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that 85 Indians have been released, while 20 others still await discharge from the Russian military.
Nine Indian nationals have died while serving in the Russian Army, highlighting the urgency of the situation.
The Russian defense ministry ceased recruiting foreign nationals, including Indians, in April 2024.
Indian authorities are closely coordinating with Russian officials to expedite the process, amid concerns that some Indians were misled into joining the military.