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Stranded in Ukraine, Indian students send video messages for evacuation

Ukraine has many Indian students stuck, while the Ministry of External affairs started a helpline number in service of them. Students from Gujarat who went to study in Ukraine have made an appeal to the government for evacuation. As Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a military operation in Ukraine, people are panicking about a war-like situation.

Although there is no specific data on the number of Indian students stuck in Ukraine, Gujarat Education Minister Jitu Vaghani has given an assurance that all possible help will be provided to bring students back. The Centre as well as the Indian Embassy in Ukraine were doing everything possible to ensure the safe return of the students.

Ukraine: Indian students will be called back

“All Indian citizens, including these students, were already given emergency contact numbers. The students must remain in touch with the Embassy in Ukraine,” Vaghani, who is also the state government’s spokesperson, told reporters.

Recently, several stranded Indians, including Gujarati students, were brought back in a flight, he said.

“But, some Gujaratis could not board the flight at that time. Now, the situation is worsening there,” the minister noted.

Pranchal Srivastava