New Delhi, June 11 (Reporter) Two Indian nationals recruited by the Russian Army have been killed in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the MEA said on Tuesday night, and added that India has strongly taken up the matter with Russia for the early release and return of all Indian nationals with the Russian Army. India has also demanded that there be a verified stop to any further recruitment of Indian nationals by the Russian Army, adding that such activities “would not be in consonance” with the bilateral partnership. It also urged Indian nationals to exercise caution while seeking employment opportunities in Russia. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said: “We regret to state that two Indian nationals who had been recruited by the Russian Army have recently been killed in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. “We offer our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. Our Embassy in Moscow has pressed the Russian authorities, including the Ministry of Defense, for early repatriation of the mortal remains. “The Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy in Moscow have strongly taken up the matter with the Russian Ambassador in New Delhi and with Russian authorities in Moscow respectively, for early release and return of all Indian nationals who are with the Russian Army. “India has also demanded that there be a verified stop to any further recruitment of our nationals by the Russian Army. “Such activities would not be in consonance with our partnership. “We also urge Indian nationals to exercise caution while seeking employment opportunities in Russia...////...