Summary:

Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal urged Ukraine to release nine Nepali nationals held as POWs on humanitarian grounds during a call with his Ukrainian counterpart, who said Ukraine is open to discussions.

Some people were coerced with job opportunities in Europe, but were conscripted to fight for the Russian army.

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Further reading:

• https://kyivindependent.com/reuters-nepal-stops-issuing-work-permits-for-russia-due-to-citizens-killed-fighting-in-ukraine/
• https://kyivindependent.com/media-nepal-appeals-to-russia-to-stop-army-recruitment-of-nepalese-men/
• https://kyivindependent.com/military-intelligence-5/
• https://thewire.in/world/nepali-men-in-russia-tricked-into-ukraine-frontline-deployment-appeal-to-india-for-help