"Trafficking Racket: Indians Duped into Fighting for Russia in Ukraine"

India has uncovered a major human trafficking network that deceived young men into going to Russia for jobs, only to be forced to fight in the war in Ukraine. At least two men have died while fighting, and the traffickers targeted victims through social media and local agents. The Central Bureau of Investigation has conducted searches and seized cash and documents, while the Indian foreign ministry has raised the issue with Moscow. India's close relationship with Russia has led to its refusal to condemn Russia over the war with Ukraine, and it has increased its purchase of Russian oil despite Western frustration.