Shot in the leg, now wants Russia, not Nepal

Summary

Bibek Khatri, a Nepalese prisoner of war held by Ukrainian forces, prefers returning to Russia over Nepal due to economic hardships and future prospects despite being wounded in the conflict.

Key Points
  • Bibek Khatri moved to Russia in 2022 due to economic hardship caused by COVID-19 in Nepal.
  • He worked for Ozon, a major Russian e-commerce company, before joining the Russian army in 2023 to obtain residency documents.
  • Khatri was wounded in the leg shortly after being deployed to the front line and was captured by Ukrainian forces.
  • Despite captivity, he wishes to return to Russia rather than Nepal, seeing a better future there with expected documents and benefits.
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