Russia ready to terminate contracts of Nepalis serving in Russian army: Foreign Minister Shrestha

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Narayan Kaji Shrestha said that Russia has agreed in principle to terminate the contracts of the Nepalis serving in the Russian army.

Speaking at a meeting of the House of Representatives, he, however, said that the modality is yet to be decided for the same.

“The Russian Foreign Ministry has informed that Russia is ready to terminate the contract of the Nepalis who want to come back to Nepal. But its modality is yet to be decided. The Moscow-based Nepali Embassy is constantly following up the issue. Earlier, yesterday, the names and photos of five persons held captive in Ukraine were released. We are making efforts to bring them back to Nepal,” the minister said.

Minister Shrestha said that the Russian government has started a process to compensate and provide insurance coverage to the deceased families.

He said that the amount will be deposited in the account of the Nepali Embassy and distributed to victims' families through consular department.