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MEA says 12 Indians fighting in Russian Army killed, 16 missing in conflict with Ukraine

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday said that of the total 126 Indians fighting for Russia in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, 12 have lost their lives while 16 are reported missing.

Edited By: Mohit Pandey @KabirMohit New Delhi Published : Jan 17, 2025 16:52 IST, Updated : Jan 17, 2025 19:15 IST
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal
Image Source : PTI MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal

Addressing the weekly media presser, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday said that of the total 126 Indians reported to be fighting for Russia in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, 12 have died, while 16 Indians are missing. He also added that 96 have returned and 18 are yet to return to India.

MEA gives updates on Indians fighting in Russian Army

"There have been 126 cases (of Indian nationals serving in the Russian Army). Of these 126 cases, 96 people have returned to India and have been discharged from the Russian armed forces," MEA spokesperson said. 

On the death of Binil Babu, 32, a Kerala man who died while fighting in the Russian army on the frontlines, the MEA called the incident 'unfortunate', adding, "Our embassy is in touch with the Russian authorities so that his mortal remains could come back to India as soon as possible." 

The MEA spokesperson also added that India is seeking the release and repatriation of those who remain in Russia.

MEA reiterates demand for early discharge of Indian nationals in Russia

Earlier on Tuesday, MEA reiterated its demand for an early discharge of Indian nationals working in the Russian Army, saying, "We have learnt of the unfortunate death of an Indian national from Kerala who had apparently been recruited to serve in the Russian Army. Another Indian national from Kerala, who was similarly recruited, has been injured and is receiving treatment in a hospital in Moscow. We offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased."

"Our Embassy in Moscow is in touch with the families, and all possible assistance is being rendered. We are working with the Russian authorities for early transportation of the mortal remains to India," MEA added in its statement.

In its weekly presser, the MEA also gave an update on the Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting, saying that the Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting are expected to be in Washington, D.C. for the inaugural ceremony of President Trump.

Also Read | India 'strongly' demands early return of Indians working with Russian Army after Kerala man's death

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