Upon arrival, their passports were confiscated, they were forced to sign documents they couldn't understand, and with minimal training, found themselves on the frontlines of a war they never intended to fight.
India has become a key node in Russia's efforts to bypass Western tech sanctions, exporting sensitive technologies to Russia, including microchips, circuits, and machine tools.
Recent data indicated that India became the top buyer of Russian oil, surpassing China. In July, Russian crude accounted for a record 44% of India's overall imports, supporting Russia's war economy with billions of dollars.