Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath informed Parliament today (07) that as of January 20, 2025, 59 Sri Lankans fighting alongside the Russian army in Ukraine have lost their lives.

The Minister further revealed that a total of 554 Sri Lankans are currently involved in combat on the Russian side, with no reports of them being forcibly recruited.

Herath cited information provided by the Sri Lankan Embassy in Russia and confirmed that the embassy has been instructed to ensure these individuals can maintain contact with their families back home.

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