Lagatar24 Desk
Kyiv, Feb 24: Hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin authorised a military intervention in Ukraine, the Indian Embassy in Kyiv set up a 24-hour Emergency Helpline for Indian people stranded in the country.
“The present situation in #Ukraine is highly uncertain; set up 24-hour Emergency helpline, which can be accessed by dialling +380 997300428, +380 997300483,” said Indian Embassy in Ukraine.
The Indian embassy also asked Indian nationals to “stay calm and safe” wherever they are in a fresh advisory.
“Please maintain calm and remain safe wherever you are, be it in your homes, hostels, accommodations or in transit,” the Indian embassy said its advisory.
“All those travelling to Kyiv are advised to return to their respective cities temporarily. Further advisories soon,’’ it added.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that it is closely monitoring the situation in Ukraine. “We are closely monitoring the rapidly changing situation. The focus is on the safety and security of Indians, particularly students. A control room is being expanded and made operational on a 24×7 basis,” government sources said.
