Nepal has asked Russia to send back hundreds of Nepali nationals who have been recruited to fight against Ukraine and repatriate the bodies of those who were killed in the conflict, Nepal's foreign minister said Thursday. Nepal has asked Russia to send back hundreds of Nepali nationals who have been recruited to fight against Ukraine and repatriate the bodies of those who were killed in the conflict, Nepal's foreign minister said Thursday. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)KATHMANDU, Nepal -- Nepal has asked Russia to send back hundreds of Nepali nationals who were recruited to fight against Ukraine and repatriate the bodies of those who died in the conflict, Nepal's top diplomat said Thursday. Among the 14 confirmed killed Nepali nationals, Russia has said it is in possession of 12 bodies. Russian law allows foreign nationals to enlist in its army after they sign a contract with the Defense Ministry.

Source: ABC News January 25, 2024 21:33 UTC