12 Indians recruited in Russian Army have died, 16 others missing, Foreign Ministry raised issue with Russia, 12 Indians recruited in Russian Army died, 16 others missing, Foreign Ministry raised issue with Russia

New Delhi. Information about Indian citizens serving in the Russian Army has been given by the Ministry of External Affairs. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that to date, 126 such cases have been reported, of which 126 are Indian nationals who were or are serving in the Russian armed forces, of whom 96 have already returned. 12 Indian citizens serving in the Russian Army have died. There are 18 Indian nationals left in the Russian army and the whereabouts of 16 of them are unknown, Russia has declared them missing. We are also in touch with Russia to search for them and are also trying for the early release and return of the remaining Indians to their home country.

#WATCH | Delhi: MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, “The death of Binil Babu is extremely unfortunate. We have conveyed our condolences to the family. Our embassy is in touch with the Russian authorities so that his mortal remains could come back to India as soon as possible.… pic.twitter.com/xgAEHI0UyY

— ANI (@ANI) January 17, 2025

Expressed grief over the death of an Indian citizen

Randhir Jaiswal expressed grief over the death of Binil Babu from Kerala, who was in the Russian army, and called it extremely unfortunate. He said that we have expressed our condolences to the bereaved family. Our embassy is in touch with the Russian authorities so that his mortal remains can be brought to India as soon as possible. Another person who was injured is undergoing treatment in Moscow, hopefully, he will also return to India soon after the treatment is completed.

Watch: MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, “There are some political activities happening in Canada, and we are continuously monitoring the situation. Our hope is that the relationship between India and Canada, which is a deep and strong one, continues to grow. Our economic… pic.twitter.com/xAvtyWjwbL

— IANS (@ians_india) January 17, 2025

India keeps an eye on Canada's activities

Talking about Canada, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson said, some political activities are taking place there and we are continuously monitoring the situation. We hope that relations between India and Canada will strengthen in the times to come. Our economic ties are very strong and there is a large Indian community there, including students studying in colleges. The cooperation and partnership between India and Canada has always been ongoing and we hope to continue to strengthen this partnership. We welcome any initiative that contributes in this direction.