Overview
- The Russian Embassy in Lima said in a statement published Sunday that Peruvian citizens who signed contracts with the Russian Ministry of Defense were capable, aware of service conditions and risks, and that Russia is meeting contractual obligations including training.
- Peru's Foreign Ministry counts 459 nationals who joined Russian forces with an official toll of 11 dead, 114 missing, three captured by Ukrainian forces, and 31 evacuated from Russia of whom 28 have returned.
- Peru has stepped up diplomatic and consular action by summoning Ambassador Alekséi Ushakov, holding more than 25 meetings with families, sending a special delegate to Moscow, and assisting repatriations.
- Family members and Peruvian reports allege some recruits were lured or coerced to travel to Russia and forced to sign contracts, and families have staged protests and filed complaints while seeking fuller information on whereabouts and condition.
- The dispute now turns on Moscow sharing detailed whereabouts and records for the recruits so Peru can complete repatriations and investigations, with unresolved disappearances and human-rights questions shaping the next phase of talks.