India asks citizens to consider leaving Ukraine temporarily

BSS :
India has asked its nationals in Ukraine to “consider leaving temporarily” with avoiding all non-essential travel to the eastern European country amid heightened tensions over a build-up of Russian troops on the border.”In view of the uncertainties of the current situation in Ukraine, Indian nationals in Ukraine, particularly students whose stay is not essential, may consider leaving temporarily,” a statement issued by the Indian embassy in Kiev, Ukraine said today.
According to the statement, “The Indian nationals are also advised to avoid all non-essential travel to and within Ukraine.”
It also asked Indian citizens to inform the Indian embassy about the “status of their presence in Ukraine to enable the embassy to reach them when required”.
The release, however said that the embassy “continues to function normally to provide all services to Indian nationals in Ukraine”.
As many as 20,000 Indians, including some 18,000 students are living in Ukraine. Some of the students have expressed concern about the uncertainty prevailing in Ukraine during recent interactions with Indian TV news channels.