Sri Lanka and Russia have initiated talks to address the issue of Sri Lankans reportedly fighting alongside Russians in the conflict in Ukraine. At least 16 individuals have been reported missing in action, with concerns raised about their well-being.
According to Junior Foreign Minister, the Sri Lankans involved, primarily retired soldiers, were deceived into traveling to Russia under false pretenses. They were promised lucrative salaries and benefits, including Russian citizenship, which ultimately turned out to be misleading.
