Brief
India warns citizens against joining Russian armed forces
The advisory cautions against unregistered agents, false job offers and attempts to renounce Indian citizenship for Russian passports.
By Felo News Desk · Published
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued an advisory on Oct. 1 urging Indian citizens to exercise extreme caution when seeking employment in Russia, amid reports of Indians being recruited into the Russian armed forces.
What happened
The advisory, released on the same day, warns that some Indians have been lured by financial incentives to join the Russian military, and that a few have even attempted to give up Indian citizenship and obtain Russian passports without consulting Indian authorities.
What the reports add
Gulf News notes that the MEA has repeatedly warned citizens over the past two years about the risks of joining the Russian forces and stresses the need to verify any overseas job offers, especially those made by agents not registered with the ministry.
What was said
The MEA statement, quoted by Gulf News, says the government "strongly discourages" such recruitment and describes it as a "dangerous course of action" that could endanger lives.
How it came about
The advisory follows ongoing concerns about foreign recruitment by non‑government entities and follows the ministry's regular contact with Russian authorities to secure the safety and early release of Indian nationals already serving in Russia.
Key facts
- India's MEA issued an advisory on Oct. 1 warning citizens about recruitment into the Russian armed forces. (gulfnews.com)
- The advisory cautions against unregistered agents and false job offers. (gulfnews.com)
- Some Indians have attempted to renounce Indian citizenship and obtain Russian passports. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “India Issues Advisory Against Joining Russian Armed Forces Amid Recruitment Concerns”
