New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- On Indians being recruited into the Russian army, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that Centre has often underlined the risks and dangers of the practice and ugrged 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. We have also taken up the matter with Russian authorities, both in Delhi and Moscow, asking that this practice be ended and that our nationals be released. We are also in touch with the families of the affected Indian citizens," J...