Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:26pm on 01 Sep 2026,Tuesday India Global
India has confirmed that 227 Indian nationals have been recruited into the Russian armed forces, of whom 139 have been discharged and 51 have died, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said. Speaking during a Ministry of External Affairs briefing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Kyrgyzstan, Misri said India has repeatedly raised the issue with Moscow and is seeking the early release and repatriation of those still serving. The Indian Embassy in Moscow is also regularly monitoring the situation. Misri said discussions with Russia remain ongoing to ensure the remaining Indians are discharged and returned to their families. He also highlighted plans to organise an Indian Exporters Forum in Russia to expand bilateral trade and diversify exports.
