Russia agrees to cancel contracts of Nepalese nationals in its army fighting in Ukraine, according to Nepal's Deputy PM Narayan Kaji Shrestha. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has given "in-principle consent" to assist in canceling the contracts, but the modality is yet to be decided. Efforts are underway to bring back Nepali citizens held captive in Ukraine. Complications remain due to the ongoing war, with hundreds of Nepalis reportedly fighting for Russia.