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Story summary
- Russia faces a labor shortage due to the war in Ukraine, prompting recruitment from India.
- A group of Indian migrant workers has arrived in Russia for unskilled jobs.
- Official figures show a rise in work permits for Indian nationals, with at least 800,000 in manufacturing and 1.5 million in service and construction.
- Moscow remains optimistic about attracting Indian labor despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s pressure over Russian oil purchases.
