Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:06am on 11 Sep 2025,Thursday India Global
Two Indian nationals contacted The Hindu claiming they're trapped in Ukraine's Selydove, forced to serve with Russian forces alongside 13 other Indians. Sumit Sharma, 22, from Jammu, and Gursevak Singh, 26, from Punjab came to Russia on student visas seeking construction work but were deceived into military service. They report at least four Indians missing, possibly killed in combat. Despite Russia's August 2024 assurance to stop recruiting Indians after PM Modi's intervention, new cases continue emerging. External Affairs Ministry data shows 127 Indians previously served in Russian forces, with 98 discharged through diplomatic efforts. The men desperately seek rescue, having received no embassy response despite multiple appeals. (PC: USA Today & The Guardian)
