A 25-year-old man from Punjab, Buta Singh, was reportedly deceived into joining the Russian army after moving to Russia on a student visa, leading to concerns over the recruitment of Indian nationals into the Russia-Ukraine conflict. His family, along with others, has sought government assistance for their safe return, highlighting that at least 111 men from northern India may have faced similar situations. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has urged citizens to avoid such offers and engaged with Russian authorities to address the issue. This incident raises significant concerns about the vulnerability of students abroad and the responsibilities of recruitment agencies.