Indian nationals in Ukraine war

Indian Student Captured in Ukraine After Allegedly Fighting for Russia

The Ukrainian army has captured Sahil Majothi, an Indian national, who allegedly joined the Russian army to avoid drug charges. Majothi’s mother claims her son was falsely accused of drug possession in Russia after arriving to study computer engineering. According to a video released by the Ukrainian army, Majothi was given the choice of joining the Russian army or serving jail time. The Indian foreign ministry is investigating the situation, while the BBC has requested a response from the Russian government.

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India Demands Repatriation of Citizens From Ukraine Conflict

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reported twelve Indian nationals serving in the Russian Armed Forces have died, with sixteen more missing. Of 126 known cases of Indian nationals in the Russian military, 96 have been discharged and returned to India. The MEA is actively engaging with Russian authorities to locate the missing and repatriate the deceased’s remains. One death resulted from a reported drone attack, highlighting the dangers faced by these individuals, often recruited through deceptive means. India continues to balance its energy needs with the geopolitical implications of its oil purchases from Russia.

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