India has sought Russia's help to secure the release of its abducted citizens in insurgency-hit Iraq, turning to its trusted old partner even as it is trying to negotiate with the militant group ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) that kidnapped the construction workers in Mosul.
The government had discussed the issue with the Russian deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin on his visit to Delhi last week, officials said. Simultaneously, the government is heavily relying on Saudi Arabia, which has influence in the region and within ISIS, the officials said, adding that Saudi Arabia has assured India that the kidnapped nationals are safe and receiving ration.


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