Opinion | Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Indians Duped To Become Mercenaries In A War With No Genuine Objective

Revelation about Indians serving as mercenaries in the Russian army has emerged during a period when involvement of citizens in various conflict areas is being closely examined.

Representational image of Russian military personnel.

Source : Getty Images

Scores of young Indians, along with numerous individuals from various other nationalities, were allegedly deceived into joining Russia’s war on Ukraine by placement agents who made false promises of well-paying jobs as cooks, housekeepers, or helpers in the Russian army. These individuals were lured by the allure of a prosperous life abroad, and were unaware of the true intentions behind their recruitment.  However, upon arrival in Russia, they found themselves caught in the midst of