This documentary reveals the shocking stories of desperate Indian and Nepali workers who were lured by "high-pay" job ads, only to be trapped, recruited, and sent to fight in Russia's war in Ukraine. From fake security-company offers in Moscow to frontline conscription, we document real testimonies, frontline horrors, and the human cost behind recruitment networks.
0:00 – What Happened to Indian Workers in Russia and Ukraine 1:10 – How Recruitment Schemes Work: Ads, Agents & False Promises 3:00 – Azad Kumar's Story: From Job Seeker to Frontline Survivor 5:20 – Syed Elias & the Frontlines: Surviving the Russian Army Trap 7:30 – Nepali Recruits & The Deadly Language Barrier 9:00 – Government Reactions: India, Nepal & Russia’s Response 10:50 – Inside Ukraine: Reports of Forced Recruitment & Eyewitness Accounts 12:30 – Who Profits? Agent Networks & Trafficking Routes Exposed 14:10 – Final Warning & Message to Job Seekers
In this video you will learn:
How recruitment ads promised lucrative jobs in Russia and how many ended up in military uniforms and on the front lines.
First-hand accounts of Indians like Azad Kumar and Syed Elias who were deceived, forced into training, and nearly killed.
The role of agent networks operating across India, Russia, and Gulf countries who recruit vulnerable youth with false promises.
The scale: hundreds of foreign recruits (Indians, Nepalis, Central Asians, Africans) reportedly drawn into Russian units and dozens confirmed dead or missing.
How some governments reacted: rescue efforts, diplomatic appeals, and gaps in accountability.
The darker side: reports of forced conscription inside Ukraine, abductions, and violent coercion of local citizens.
Why poverty, unemployment, and misinformation make people easy targets for mercenary recruitment.
What international law, NGOs, and families are doing to rescue and repatriate trapped civilians.
NOTE: This documentary relies on eyewitness testimonies, media reports, and government briefings. Where claims are disputed, we mark them as "reported" or "alleged" and cite available sources in the pinned description for transparency.
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