{
  "id": 16925840,
  "title": "India In Talks With Russia, Ukraine To Secure Release Of Nationals Lured Into Conflict Roles: MEA",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/india-in-talks-with-russia-ukraine-to-secure-release-of-nationals",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T16:13:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/india-in-talks-with-russia-ukraine-to-secure-release-of-nationals-lured-into-conflict-roles-mea"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New Delhi, October 28 - India is actively negotiating with authorities in Ukraine and Russia to secure the safe return of its citizens who were tricked into fighting roles under the guise of foreign employment, confirmed Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal during a press briefing. Indian diplomats are conducting frequent consular visits to stay in direct contact with the citizens trapped in conflict zones, according to Jaiswal. Discussions are taking place with the Ukrainian government to facilitate the release of Indian nationals who were lured there under false pretenses, the spokesperson said during a bi-weekly press briefing. Efforts are also ongoing to repatriate those still serving in the Russian military, and Jaiswal shared information on the number of Indians still serving in the Russian armed forces. The Ministry of External Affairs has repeatedly warned job seekers against falling for fraudulent recruitment agencies offering lucrative employment opportunities in conflict zones.",
  "summary": "New Delhi [India], October 28: India is actively engaging with government authorities in both Ukraine and Russia to secure the release and safe return of Indian nationals who were duped into conflict roles under the pretence of foreign employment, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed during a press briefing. Highlighting diplomatic efforts underway in Kyiv, Jaiswal…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}