New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is currently holding high-level meetings as the Ukraine-Russia conflict escalated.
According to reports, contingency plans are being put into operation and in view of the Ukraine airspace closure, alternate evacuation routes are being activated for Indian nationals residing in Ukraine.
Additionally, Russian-speaking officials are being sent to Indian Embassy in Ukraine and also being deployed in countries neighbouring Ukraine.
Meanwhile, Indian Embassy in Ukraine is still functional and the Indian nationals residing in the country must follow its advisories.
In the latest advisory issued by the Indian embassy in Kyiv, Indian nationals are asked to maintain calm and remain safe wherever they are.
“The present situation in Ukraine is highly uncertain. Please maintain calm and remain safe wherever you are, be it in your homes, accommodations, hostels or transit”, the advisory read.
It said, “All those who are travelling to Kyiv, including those travelling from western parts of Kyiv, are advised to return to their respective cities temporarily, especially towards the safer places along with the western bordering countries. Further advisories will be issued for any updates”.
