Russia-Ukraine crisis: ‘Maintain calm’, says Indian embassy in Ukraine as New Delhi works out alternate evacuation plans

The Indian Embassy in Ukraine has sent out an advisory, asking Indians to maintain calm and remain safe wherever they are, be it in homes, hostels, accommodations or in transit.

FP Staff

February 24, 2022 13:41:29 IST

A Ukrainian national flag waves over the center of Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city. AP

India is looking at ways to assist its nationals, especially students, in Ukraine amid fears of a larger conflict after Russian president Vladimir Putin announced a military operation against the eastern European country.

Official sources said India is closely monitoring the “rapidly changing” situation in Ukraine and how to assist the Indians in that country.

“We are closely monitoring the rapidly changing situation. Focus is on safety and security of Indians, particularly students,” said a source.

It said the control room set by the Ministry of External Affairs a few days back is being expanded and made operational on a 24×7 basis.

Indian Embassy in Ukraine has sent out an advisory saying, “The present situation in Ukraine is highly uncertain. Please maintain calm and remain safe wherever you are, be it in your homes, hostels, accommodations or in transit.”

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