India on September 30 issued an advisory for its citizens travelling to Russia, cautioning them against being recruited into the Russian armed forces and warning them about the risks involved.
The fresh advisory for Indians travelling to Russia was issued by the External Affairs Ministry. This comes as India continues to receive reports of its nationals being recruited into the Russian armed forces during the Ukraine conflict.
The advisory also ‘underlined the risks and dangers inherent in this course of action’ on several occasions over the past 2 years and advised Indian citizens ‘to be cautious’ in pursuing job opportunities abroad and not get lured by ‘job offers from unverified individuals’.
The ministry said it had also come across several instances where individuals were willingly seeking offers to join the Russian armed forces, believing they would receive monetary benefits and later secure their release by approaching the Indian government.
Government of India remains continuously engaged with the Russian side to ensure the safety, well-being and early discharge of all Indian nationals in the Russian armed forces.
(Source: @MEAIndia)
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