An Indian citizen recruited by the Russian army has been killed in Russia’s ongoing conflict with Ukraine. At the same time, another one has been injured. India has raised this matter strongly with Moscow. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), following the death of an Indian citizen from Kerala, India has reiterated its demand to Russia to immediately free Indian citizens recruited by the Russian army.

“We have learned about the unfortunate death of an Indian national from Kerala, who was apparently recruited to serve in the Russian Army,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Tuesday.

“Another Indian national from Kerala, who was similarly admitted, has been injured and is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Moscow,” he said.

Jaiswal said that the Indian Embassy in Moscow is in touch with the families of both the Indians and all possible assistance is being provided to them. The spokesperson said, “We are working closely with the Russian authorities to bring the mortal remains to India as soon as possible.”

He said, “We have also demanded to discharge the injured person as soon as possible and send him back to India. “This matter has been strongly raised with the Russian authorities in Moscow as well as with the Russian Embassy in New Delhi today.”

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson said that India has also reiterated its demand for the early release of Indian citizens remaining in the Russian army.