Indonesia Verifying Reported Death of Citizen in Frontline of Ukraine War

Source: TEMPO.CO
Published on: 2026-11-01 10:49

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia is verifying the viral information circulating on social media regarding the death of an Indonesian citizen who was allegedly deployed to Ukraine after joining the Russian military. "The Indonesian Embassy in Moscow is working to investigate and verify the information, including the person's identity and status," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Yvonne Mewengkang told Antara in a written message on Sunday. The spokesperson said the ministry would prioritize personal data protection while verifying the information while urging the public to avoid making assumptions before any details are confirmed. Given multiple incidents of Indonesian citizens joining the Russian military, the ministry is working closely with the Indonesian Embassy in Moscow and relevant parties to ensure the citizens are protected in accordance with the applicable legal framework. The min...

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