The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that over 45 Indians were discharged from the Russian military and efforts were on to secure the release of 50 more Indians.
Out of 45 Indian nationals, 35 were discharged after Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue with Russian President Vladimir Putin in July, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at a media briefing. During his visit to Moscow in July, Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue with President Vladimir Putin following which Russia decided to discharge all Indians working in the Russian army.
Jaiswal said six Indians returned two days ago and several others would be coming back home shortly.
“In July when the prime minister travelled to Russia, he took up the matter with President Putin and since the prime minister’s visit, 35 Indian nationals have been discharged,” Jaiswal said.
