139 Indians released from Russian military service, Centre tells Supreme Court
The Indian government reported to the Supreme Court that 139 out of 217 nationals who joined the Russian Armed Forces during the Ukraine conflict have been released. Among those, 49 have died, and six are missing, with families seeking compensation and action against trafficking agents. The government is assisting in identifying remains and has been urged to take diplomatic measures for the welfare of detained nationals.
- ▪217 Indian nationals joined the Russian Armed Forces during the Ukraine conflict.
- ▪139 have been released from their contractual agreements, while 49 have lost their lives.
- ▪Families of the missing and deceased are seeking compensation and action against trafficking agents.
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The Union government informed the Supreme Court on Friday (May 22, 2026) that 217 Indian nationals had joined the Russian Armed Forces during the Ukraine conflict, of whom 139 have been released from their contractual agreements.A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant was informed by Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati that 49 of the 217 Indians had lost their lives in the conflict, while six were confirmed missing.Of the 26 Indians whose families had approached the Supreme Court, the Centre said 14 were dead, 11 missing, and one incarcerated for a criminal offence.
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