59 Sri Lankans recruited by Russia died in Ukraine, parliament informed

COLOMBO: At least 59 of the 554 Sri Lankans have perished in the Ukraine war fighting for Russia, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath told parliament here on Friday.

“According to the information received by January 20 this year, 554 were recruited for the Russian military service,” Herath said.

There was no forcible enlisting of the Sri Lankans by Russia, Herath said adding, Colombo has been continuing its talks with the Russians to delist and send them back. PTI