"Indian Nationals Tricked into Joining Russian Military for Ukraine War"

Indian nationals, including an apple farmer, an airline caterer, and an out-of-work graduate, have been recruited into the Russian military to fight in the war in Ukraine, with promises of non-combatant roles but training with weapons and deployment to the front line. Recruitment efforts have targeted Indians through social media videos, with some recruits expressing fear and a desire to return home. India's Foreign Ministry confirmed Indian citizens have signed up for "support jobs" with the Russian army, but families of the recruits claim they were tricked and blame Indian authorities for not doing enough to help them return home.