HomeNewsUttarakhand man went to Russia for higher studies, forced into Russian army to fight against Ukraine, family seek MEAs helpUttarakhand man went to Russia for higher studies, forced into Russian army to fight against Ukraine, family seek MEA’s helpSeveral other young Indians from Punjab, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh are also reportedly trapped in similar situations. In recent months, many young men from India have been tricked into joining the Russian army. Similarly, a 30-year-old man from Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand, who went to Russia for higher studies, has allegedly been forced to join the Russian army and sent to fight in Ukraine, his family claims. During that call, Rakesh revealed he had been forced to join the Russian army and would be sent to the war front in Ukraine. Foreign Ministry issues advisoryMEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal has urged Indian citizens not to be misled by offers to join the Russian army, warning that such moves are extremely dangerous and could put lives at serious risk.