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The Ministry has informed that about 18 Indian citizens are still serving in the Army there, out of which the whereabouts of 16 are not known. That means Russia has declared him as missing. It is being said that 126 Indian citizens were working in the Russian Army, out of which 96 have returned to India. At the same time, 18 civilians are still serving there, out of which 16 people have not been traced.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is going to visit India. There has been speculation about this for a long time. Actually, this year India is the host of the India-Russia annual summit. In view of this, preparations are also going on between the delegations of both the countries. Amidst these preparations, India has reiterated its demand from Russia. India is continuously telling Russia that the Indians present in the Russian army there should be returned. The Ministry of External Affairs has once again issued a reply regarding this question. It is reported that 12 Indians working in the Russian armed forces have died. The Ministry has informed that about 18 Indian citizens are still serving in the Army there, out of which the whereabouts of 16 are not known. That means Russia has declared him as missing. It is being said that 126 Indian citizens were working in the Russian Army, out of which 96 people have returned to India. At the same time, 18 civilians are still serving there, out of which 16 people have not been traced.
India has clearly stated to Russia that all the Indians serving there should be returned safely as soon as possible. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the Russian side has classified him as missing. The Ministry of External Affairs is in touch with the families of all the 16 Indians reported missing by Russian authorities. He said, we are in touch with the Russian authorities to trace the whereabouts of the missing Indian citizens and to ensure their early repatriation. This week, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed the death of an Indian from Kerala. The news of the death of Thrissur resident Binil TB was first made public by one of his relatives on Monday.
Jaiswal termed Binil’s death as unfortunate. He said the Indian Embassy in Moscow is in touch with Russian authorities to bring back his body. Jaiswal said that another resident of Kerala who was injured is currently being treated in a hospital in Moscow. Jaiswal said, the embassy is in touch with the injured person and Russian officials and we are hopeful that he will return after treatment.
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