IndiaPosted at: Sep 30 2026 9:46PM


India issues advisory warning against joining the Russian army

New Delhi, Sep 30 (UNI) India on Wednesday issued an advisory warning about the dangers faced by Indian nationals recruited into Russia’s armed forces, including those individuals who willingly give up their Indian citizenship lured by monetary benefits.
The Ministry of External Affairs in a statement said it is engaged with Russia to ensure the early discharge of its citizens.
The advisory comes amidst continuing reports of Indians getting recruited into the Russian army, to fight the Ukraine war, and of body bags returning home.
The statement said the Government has on several occasions over the past two years underlined the risks and dangers of getting recruited into the Russian armed forces and advised Indian citizens to be cautious while pursuing job opportunities abroad and not get lured by any job offers from unverified individuals.
"We have also come across numerous instances wherein individuals are willingly seeking out offers to join the Russian armed forces with an understanding that they would be able to avail concomitant monetary benefits, and later secure release by approaching the Indian Government.
"It is reiterated that this is a dangerous path and is strongly discouraged by the Government."
It said there have been numerous instances where individuals have approached Indian authorities to willingly give up their Indian citizenship, avail a Russian passport and then get recruited in Russian armed forces.
"Some have already done so without consulting Indian authorities, having been lured by temporary monetary benefits. It is advised that individuals should consider the gravity of such actions and understand the mortal dangers they are exposing themselves to. The Government advises Indian nationals to refrain from taking such actions."
It also pointed out that foreign nationals are being recruited to serve in the Russian armed forces by non-public entities including voluntary groups.
"Indian nationals are advised to exercise due diligence before accepting job offers from such agents which are not registered with the Ministry of External Affairs.
"Government of India remains continuously engaged with the Russian side to ensure the safety, well-being and early discharge of all Indian nationals in the Russian armed forces," the statement added.
According to reports, around 200 Indians have been recruited into the Russian armed forces, and at least 49 were killed in the conflict.
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