The man, Sahil Mohamed Hussein Majothi, a resident of Morbi, first came into the spotlight earlier this October after Ukrainian authorities released a video showing him surrendering to Ukrainian forces. He later became embroiled in legal trouble, was jailed in Russia and was allegedly forced to join the Russian military before being captured by Ukrainian forces. “I signed the war contract when I was stuck in a Russian jail. That was the biggest mistake of my life,” he says, adding that he hopes Indian authorities will raise his case with Russia to facilitate his return home. As per its official website, it is intended for servicemen of the Russian armed forces willing to voluntarily surrender before Ukraine forces.

Source: Indian Express December 22, 2025 13:32 UTC