New Delhi’s foreign ministry says one Indian apparently recruited by the Russian army has been killed, while another is receiving treatment for injuries at a hospital in Moscow.
It said Narendra Modi’s government has “strongly taken up” the matter with the authorities in Moscow and with the Russian embassy in New Delhi.
The ministry also reiterated demands for the early discharge of remaining Indian nationals serving in the Russian army.
“We are working with the Russian authorities for early transportation of the mortal remains to India,” the ministry said.
“We have also sought the early discharge and repatriation to India of the injured person.”
For context: After the deaths of Indians last year in the war, New Delhi demanded the Russian army stop recruiting Indians and urged anyone seeking employment in Russia to be wary.
About 45 Indians were discharged from the Russian army and efforts were under way to get a further 50 released, India’s foreign ministry said in September.
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