Russia-Ukraine Crisis Update: In the midst of increasing tension with Russia and the current situation in Ukraine, India has advised its citizens to leave Ukraine temporarily.
Russia-Ukraine Crisis Update: Amidst the ongoing tension between Russia and Ukraine, the Ministry of External Affairs has given a statement regarding the safety of Indians trapped in Ukraine. The Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday that India does not currently have any plans to evacuate its citizens stranded in Ukraine and is focused on ensuring the safety of citizens. However, under the ‘air bubble’ agreement, restrictions on the number of flights between India and Ukraine have been removed, so that Indians stranded in Ukraine can come to their country. Foreign Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi said in the press conference that the Indian Embassy in Kiev is in touch with the Indian students and is monitoring the situation on the ground.
No special flight arrangements: Ministry of External Affairs
The spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs said, “Our full focus is on Indian citizens, Indian students and we need to ensure their safety.” has not been arranged. Responding to a question about the situation on the Ukrainian border, he said that we cannot say anything concrete about what is actually happening on the Ukraine-Russia border.
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Flight restrictions lifted
Responding to another question, Bagchi said there are limited flights between India and Ukraine under the air bubble arrangement and restrictions and restrictions on flight and number of passengers have been removed. Responding to a question about India’s stand on tensions between Russia and Ukraine, he said India has been a supporter of diplomatic dialogue for an immediate de-escalation and resolution of tensions. He said that India welcomes the efforts being made towards implementing the Minsk Agreement.
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Indian Embassy advised to leave Ukraine
Let us inform that the Indian Embassy on Tuesday advised Indian citizens, especially students, to leave the country (Ukraine) temporarily in view of the current situation. At the same time, on Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs had told that a control room has been set up in Ukraine to help Indian citizens. Apart from this, the Indian Embassy in Ukraine has started a 24-hour helpline to help Indians there.
The Indian embassy in Kiev said in a statement that it has been receiving calls regarding non-availability of flights from Ukraine to India but students are advised not to panic and book early available flights to India. Get it done Ukraine International Airlines, Air Arabia, Fly Dubai and Qatar Airways are currently operating flights from Ukraine, the statement said. More flights are being planned in the coming times to meet the additional demands.
Let us tell that Russia has deployed about one lakh soldiers along the border with Ukraine and is sending warships to the Black Sea for naval exercises. Due to this, Noto countries fear that Russia may attack Ukraine. Russia, however, denied any plans to attack Ukraine.
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