At least 12 Indians killed serving in Russian armed forces

The embassy is in touch with him and Russian authorities for his well-being, and we are hopeful that he will return after his treatment,

Jaiswal said

The Russian side has categorised them as missing,

Jaiswal said

Twelve Indian nationals have died in the conflict, who were serving in the Russian Army,

Jaiswal said on Friday

Out of the 126 known cases of Indian nationals serving in the Russian armed forces, 96 individuals have already returned. They have been discharged from the Russian armed forces,

he added

We remain engaged with the Russian authorities to ascertain the whereabouts of the missing Indian nationals and for early release and repatriation of those who remain,

he said