We're in touch with Russia: MEA on 16 Indians missing in Russia
On being asked about 16 missing Indians in Russia, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We're in regular touch with Russian authorities, both here in New Delhi and Moscow." The Indians who are missing were allegedly forced to join military in Russia last year. Around 126 Indians joined Russian Army to fight Ukraine war between end of 2023 and early 2024.