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Info sought on ex-military men on Russia-Ukraine front

June 03, 2025

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Defence Secretary AVM (Rtd) Sampath Thuyakontha has directed relevant authorities to collect information regarding ex-military personnel involved in Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Info sought on ex-military men on Russia-Ukraine front

The following is the text of statement issued by the Defence Ministry yesterday (2): "A special discussion to resolve issues related to the pensions of retired war veterans and the payment of Widows and Orphans Pension (W&OP) to families of fallen war heroes was held on May 30 at the Ministry of Defence under the patronage of AVM Thuyacontha."

Discussions centered on a number of relevant issues including concerns related to the recruitment of Sri Lankan retired war veterans on payment basis for the Russo-Ukrainian war. Information on injured and killed Sri Lankan veterans was taken up an

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