- Advertisement -Nepal has requested Russia to not admit Nepalese nationals into the Russian Army and help repatriate those who have already joined the country’s forces to fight the war in Ukraine. At least 200 Nepalese youths have joined the Russian Army through illegal channels and 12 of them have already lost their lives while fighting against Ukraine. Nepalese Foreign Minister N P Saud asked Russia “not to recruit Nepalese nationals into the country’s Army and to help repatriate those who have already joined the forces” during his meeting with Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Vershinin Sergey Vasilievich. Nepal Requests Russia Not to Recruit Its Nationals into ArmyDuring his meeting with Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Vershinin Sergey Vasilievich, Nepalese Foreign Minister N P Saud requested Russia “not to recruit Nepalese nationals into the country’s Army and to help repatriate those who have already joined the forces”. Saud mentioned the long historical relations existing between Nepal and Russia, and the Russian deputy foreign minister underscored the need for taking forward the bilateral relations.

Source: Indian Express January 20, 2024 10:42 UTC