Nepal The Southasian death toll in the Russia-Ukraine war – Footnotes We take you behind the scenes on reporting new data from Ukraine revealing the death toll of Southasians fighting for Russia in the Russia-Ukraine war By Raisa Wickrematunge / 18 Mar 2026
Politics / Members-only Revealed: At least 455 Southasians killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine war, Ukraine says New data from Ukraine shows Sri Lankans top Southasian death toll, accounting for 275 of 455 killed, while Southasian fighters and their families report human trafficking and coercion in recruitment By Saroj Pathirana / 5 Mar 2026