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Reports are trickling in that scores of Nepali Gorkhas are joining Russian mercenary group Wagner these days. Especially Nepali youths, enticed by the prospect of Russian citizenship and better opportunities, have joined the private military company (PMC) based in Russia as contract soldiers, following a recent change in Russian citizenship regulations.
Nepali Gurkhas are reportedly joining Russia s Wagner Group as contract soldiers, attracted by the prospect of Russian citizenship and better opportunities.
Wagner Group vs Russia: While the prospect of Russian citizenship lures the Nepali Gurkhas, the discontinuation of recruitment to the Indian Army also appears to have played a role in this
The Nepali Gurkhas are reportedly joining the Wagner Group, Russia's infamous private military company. On May 16, Russia eased the norms of getting Russian citizenship after one year of military service. After the announcement, hundreds of Nepali youths reportedly joined Russian forces as contract soldiers., World News, Times Now