Addressing the weekly media presser, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday said that of the total 126 Indians reported to be fighting for Russia in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, 12 have died, while 16 Indians are missing. He also added that 96 have returned and 18 are yet to return to India.
On the death of Binil Babu, 32, a Kerala man who died while fighting in the Russian army on the frontlines, the MEA called the incident ‘unfortunate’, adding, “Our embassy is in touch with the Russian authorities so that his mortal remains could come back to India as soon as possible.”
The MEA spokesperson also added that India is seeking the release and repatriation of those who remain in Russia.
