Indian Youth from Gujarat Surrenders to Ukrainian Forces After Serving in Russian Army

Background and Recruitment: Hussein, who had traveled to Russia for studies, was arrested in a drug-related case and sentenced to seven years in prison. To avoid incarceration, he signed a contract with the Russian military to participate in what Moscow terms the "special military operation" against Ukraine. He underwent only 16 days of basic training before being deployed on October 1, 2025.