"Nepal Suspends Work Permits for Russians, Ukrainians Amid Fatal Military Clashes"

Nepal has suspended the issuance of work permits for its citizens to Russia and Ukraine after at least 10 Nepali soldiers, known for their historic service as Gurkhas, were killed while serving in the Russian army. The Nepali government has requested the return of all its citizens from the Russian military and compensation for the families of the deceased. The decision aims to protect Nepali citizens, with no official agreement for military service in Russia, unlike the existing ones with Britain and India. The suspension will remain until further notice, and it follows the detention of individuals in Nepal for allegedly recruiting youths illegally into the Russian army.