Putin's bloody war in Ukraine has been going on for more than two years. Russia would likely suffer heavy losses from its attack on Kharkiv. This was revealed by the General Staff of the Ukrainian Defense Forces, which publishes daily figures regarding alleged losses suffered by Russia.

To cover his losses, the Russian president turned to people from India and Nepal. But they didn't want to be used as cannon fodder for his war.

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Putin forced Indians to fight in Ukraine

To cover his huge losses, Vladimir Putin relied on people from India and Nepal. But they were apparently forced to serve on the Ukrainian front, as “ZDFfrontal” reported in an article. Human traffickers and Russian authorities turned the young men into Putin's army with threats and false promises such as jobs abroad with visas. They were threatened with death in Ukraine.

However, there are also those who defend themselves and refuse to serve. “We didn't want to go forward, we couldn't even hold our weapons properly,” the men said in the ZDF report. “They exerted great force, pushing and kicking us. If anyone doesn't want to take part, they will be beaten. We just want to go home, nothing else.”

Close relations between Russia and India

They will not be the last people deployed from India for Putin's war. With his new term in office in March, the Kremlin leader is expected to place greater emphasis on ties with countries such as India and Nepal.

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Although India wants to strengthen its ties with Western countries, it has good relations with Russia through multi-million dollar arms deals. In the past, Putin's government often sent weapons such as the Russian S-400 missile defense system to India. The Indian government wants to protect itself from attacks by Pakistan and China. Indian Prime Minister Modi has never been persuaded to condemn the war against Ukraine.