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One Indian citizen Has had to fight with Russian forces Kiev claimed on Tuesday that she surrendered to the Ukrainian army.
Ukrainian Army’s 63rd Mechanized Brigade posted a video Telegram A person who describes himself as Majoti Sahil Mohammad Hussain is shown in its custody. The person claims to be a 22 -year -old man from Morbi in western state of Gujarat.
In a one minute and 45 second video, Mr. Hussain – wearing a red T -shirt and speaking in Russian – claims that he was sent to fight in Ukraine after he was convicted on charges of drugs in Russia.
The Ukrainian army claimed that it voluntarily shared its story. Telegram stated, “He studied in Russia, but was caught with drugs. And not to go to jail, he went into battle,” Moscow “was said to be” actively recruiting foreigners in his army “, saying on Telegram.
No official statement came from New Delhi.
Government sources told Hindustan Times The Indian Embassy in Kiev was trying to verify the authenticity of the video and no formal communication was received from Ukrainian authorities.
India has done before Expressed concern about the recruitment of his citizens In the Russian Army. Last month, the Ministry of External Affairs had said that it had “strongly urged” to release and send 27 people from Moscow. Indian citizens are currently serving in the Russian Army,
Ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said in September that families had recently informed Indian officials about the recruitment of more Indian citizens.
He said, “We have strictly raised the matter with officials in our missions and Moscow in Russia and urged our citizens to be released as soon as possible and brought back.” He warned of “temptation or employment opportunities” motivating Indians to join the Russian Army.
Officials in New Delhi estimate that more than 150 Indians have been admitted by the Russian Army since attacking Ukraine in February 2022. At least 12 are killed, 96 are discharged, and 16 are missing.
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi The issue was raised during his Moscow visit last year.
On Tuesday, he called to wish the Russian leader wishes Vladimir Putin According to a readout by the Government of India, he discussed the ongoing cooperation on his birthday and confirmed his “special and privileged strategic partnership”.
Shri Modi also said that he is eager to welcome Mr. Putin in India for the summit in early December.