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Another Indian National Dies Fighting With Russian Troops In Ukraine


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) and Russian President Vladimir Putin at talks in Moscow earlier this month
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) and Russian President Vladimir Putin at talks in Moscow earlier this month

NDTV television in India reported on July 29 that another Indian citizen has died while fighting alongside Russia's armed forces in Ukraine. The man was identified as Ravi Moun, 22, whose relatives said he was tricked into joining the Russian military. Earlier in July, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed, among other things, that that about 20 Indian nationals who are fighting with Russia's armed forces in Ukraine would return home soon. According to the BBC and AFP, Ravi Moun is the fifth Indian national to have been confirmed as killed in Ukraine while fighting for Russia. To read the original story by Current Time Service, click here.

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