New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has reiterated its warning to Indian nationals against joining the Russian army, following reports that several citizens have been recruited and deployed in the combat zones. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday that the Centre has often underlined the risks and dangers of such recruitment and urged Indian citizens to refrain from joining the Soviet Army.

"We have seen reports about Indian nationals having been recruited recently into the Russian army. Government has on several occasions over the past one year underlined the risks and dangers inherent in this course of action and cautioned Indian citizens accordingly," Jaiswal said in an official notification.

"We ...