KATHMANDU, May 7: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has assured the family members and relatives of those recruited in the Russian army of safe repatriation of their loved ones from Russia.

KATHMANDU, April 27: Nine youths from Tanahu allegedly joining the Russian army have been out of contact with their families for months, causing distress among their loved ones.

KATHMANDU, April 22: The hunger strike launched by the families of the Nepalis who have joined the Russian Army has reached its fourth day today.

DANG, March 22: Nepalis recruited into the Russian army are often deployed at the forefront of the battle, says a returnee mercenary, adding, “If you refuse to advance, you risk being shot by your own commander.”

KATHMANDU, March 15: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) officially confirmed on Thursday the deaths of seven additional Nepali nationals who were fighting alongside the Russian army in Ukraine.

In a sobering revelation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) officially confirmed on Thursday the deaths of seven additional Nepali nationals who were fighting alongside the Russian army in Ukraine. This announcement comes amidst Nepal's prohibition on the recruitment of its nationals in foreign armies, with exceptions made only for the national armies of select friendly nations. Tragically, these individuals lost their lives in combat alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.

TANAHUN, March 11: Eight individuals from Tanahun who reportedly traveled abroad on visit visas and were recruited into the Russian Army have lost contact with their families.

KATHMANDU, March 11: A video message of three Nepalis who joined the Russian Army pleading for rescue from India has been released.

NEW DELHI, Feb 24: India's foreign ministry confirmed Friday that some of the country's citizens had signed up for "support jobs" with the Russian army and said it was working with Moscow to secure their discharge. The Hindu newspaper reported Wednesday that around 18 Indians were stranded in various border towns along the frontlines of Russia's war in Ukraine.

KATHMANDU, Feb 16: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has announced that Russia will compensate the families of Nepalis who joined the Russian Army and lost their lives in the war against Ukraine.

KATHMANDU, Feb 3: A Nepali youth, who escaped from the Russian army and returned home before his deployment to the warzone, revealed that Nepalis recruited in the Russian army were taken directly to the warzone in Ukraine and that the death toll of Nepalis stands at around 500 which is in stark contrast to the claim made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that about a dozen Nepalis have been killed in the Russia-Ukraine war.

A Nepali youth, who escaped from the Russian army and returned home before his deployment to the warzone, revealed that Nepalis recruited in the Russian army were taken directly to the warzone in Ukraine.

KATHMANDU, Feb 2: A Nepali youth, who escaped from the Russian army and returned home before his deployment to the warzone, revealed that Nepalis recruited in the Russian Army were taken directly to the warzone in Ukraine.

KATHMANDU, Jan 16: A man from Lamjung, who joined the Russian army, has died.

In yet another tragic news coming from Russia, another Nepali national, who was fighting alongside the Russian army in Ukraine, was killed.  The deceased has been identified as Sonu Sunar of Kathebar of Pyuthan Municipality-4. Sunar’s friend, who was injured in the war, informed the family back home about the tragic news. It is learnt that Sunar, who was working in Qatar, had left for Russia a few months ago in the hope of making a lucrative income.

PYUTHAN, Jan 11: A youth from Pyuthan district, who was serving the Russian Army, died in the Russia-Ukraine war.

KATHMANDU, Jan 9: Minister for Foreign Affairs NP Saud has said that the family members of 115 Nepali nationals, who joined the Russian army, have applied for government assistance to rescue them.

KATHMANDU, Jan 6: Two individuals, who deceived people by promising hotel employment but sent them to the Russian army, have been apprehended.

In a shocking revelation, Foreign Minister NP Saud recently disclosed that approximately 200 Nepali youths, who initially went to Russia on various visas, are suspected to have joined the Russian army. Disturbingly, seven individuals have already lost their lives, and an additional 100 Nepali nationals have been reported missing.

KATHMANDU, Dec 26: Foreign Minister Narayan Prakash (NP) Saud has said that some 100 Nepalis who joined the Russian army have been reported missing.

KATHMANDU, Dec 20: One more Nepali national working in the Russian Army has died. The dead one has been identified as Kundan Nagal, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

KATHMANDU, Dec 17: Bharat Shah, 36, of Tikapur Municipality-1 Durga Nagar, Kailali, who joined the Russian army three months ago, has been killed. The family received the news of his death through a friend who was working in the Russian army on Friday.

KATHMANDU, Dec 12: Nepalis aspiring for foreign employment have put themselves in jeopardy by taking advantage of the Russia-Ukraine war. Despite the associated risks, the surge in Nepali youth heading to Russia this year is attributed to the pursuit of employment opportunities.

DANG, Dec 11: Pratik Pun from Tulsipur Sub-metropolitan City-19 Bijauri, Dang, who had gone to Russia on a student visa, was tempted to join the Russian army for financial benefits. After spending two months in Moscow, Pratik's desire to become a citizen of Russia along with the desire to earn money led him to join the Russian army. Finally, participating in the war between Ukraine and Russia, he was captured by the Ukrainian army.

In a laudable move, police have successfully busted a few rackets responsible for sending Nepali youths to join the Russian Army. This illicit operation has not only put the lives of our fellow citizens in imminent danger but has also cast a dark shadow on Nepal's international standing.

KATHMANDU, Dec 7: Police have busted a racket responsible for sending Nepali youths to join the Russian Army, leading to the arrests of 12 individuals and subsequent public disclosure.

KATHMANDU, Dec 6: A Nepali individual, who is a prisoner of war (POW) in Ukraine, has requested the Nepal government to rescue him. In a video posted by the POW on social media, he has publicly appealed to the government for assistance in his rescue, expressing concerns for the well-being of his parents.

KATHMANDU, Dec 6: Nepal Police have arrested members of a group involved in the illicit operation of sending Nepalis to join the Russian army.

KATHMANDU, Dec 4: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) officially confirmed on Monday the deaths of six Nepali nationals who were fighting alongside the Russian army in Ukraine.

KATHMANDU, Nov 29: The Nepali Embassy in Moscow, Russia, sent a letter to the Department of Consular Service on November 24, stating that three Nepali citizens serving in the Russian army had died. Although the letter was sent four days ago, the report was revealed on Wednesday.

KATHMANDU, June 23: In the meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) on Friday, members of parliament (MPs) asked questions to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal. During this session, MP Achyut Prasad Mainali raised a question regarding the recruitment of Nepali youths in the Russian Army and demanded a response from the government.