Indian Student Jailed in Russia Joins Army, Surrenders

Did India expose a trafficking ring, or did Russia systematically recruit Indians through deception?
Indian Student Jailed in Russia Joins Army, Surrenders
Above: Mohammed Imran of Hyderabad, India, holding a photo of his brother Mohammed Asfan wearing Russian military fatigues on Feb. 22, 2024. Image credit: Noah Seelam/AFP/Getty Images

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Anti-Russia narrative

Russia systematically recruited Indian citizens through deception, forcing them into military service despite promises of legitimate employment. Evidence shows military recruitment centers employed Indian translators and coerced individuals into signing contracts without interpretation, resulting in deaths on the front lines before Moscow finally acknowledged and ceased these predatory practices.

Pro-Russia narrative

Claims of deceptive Russian recruitment of Indian nationals are baseless propaganda. Minister Jaishankar confirmed 91 Indians served voluntarily in Russian forces, with most awaiting honorable discharge. Russia's recruitment practices follow international norms. These false narratives emerged only after diplomatic discussions regarding discharge procedures, revealing anti-Russian propaganda.

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