YouTube channel linked to Indians falsely drafted in Russian army: Details

As many as 20 Indian nationals are still struck in Russia after being duped over job prospects, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Thursday.

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the Indians, who are in Russia, have been advised not to venture into the war zone. MEA’s statement followed days after it said that several Indians, hired as support staff to the Russian army, were discharged following India’s demand.

Reports emerged that some of these people were being forced to fight the war on behalf of Russia. “Each and every such case brought to the attention of the Indian embassy in Moscow has been strongly taken up with the Russian authorities