INDIA ADVISES DIPLOMATS' CHILDREN AND OTHER NATIONALS TO LEAVE UKRAINE

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India advised family members of embassy personnel in Ukraine, as well as students and citizens whose stay is not essential, to leave the eastern European country on Sunday, citing escalating tensions with Russia as a reason.

On Sunday, the Indian Embassy in Kyiy issued instructions to students and other nationals. This is the agency's second advisory in a week, and it has a more serious tone than the first, noting "high levels" of tensions and uncertainty.

"All Indian citizens whose stay is not deemed essential, as well as all Indian students," the Embassy added, "are recommended to leave Ukraine temporarily due to the sustained high levels of tensions and uncertainties with respect to the situation in Ukraine."

It stated existing commercial and charter planes may be used to fly to Ukraine in a "orderly and timely" manner.

"Indian students should also contact their respective student contractors for updates on charter flights, and continue to monitor E embassy's Facebook, website, and Twitter accounts for any updates," the Embassy wrote.

Several hours later, embassy officials' relatives were instructed to return to India, according to sources.

The last Embassy recommendation, published on February 15, advised individuals, particularly students, to temporarily leave Ukraine due to "uncertainties" and to avoid non-essential travel to and within the country.

"In view of the uncertainty of the current situation in Ukraine, Indian nationals in Ukraine, particularly students whose presence is not vital, may consider departing temporarily," the Indian Embassy in Kyiv said in a statement. All non-essential travel to and within Ukraine is likewise discouraged for Indian nationals.

"Indian nationals are asked to keep the Embassy informed about their status in Ukraine so that the Embassy can contact them if necessary." "The Embassy is continuing to operate normally, providing all services to Indian people in Ukraine," it stated.

Concerns that Russia may invade Kyiv soon prompted the effort on Sunday to get family members of Embassy personnel out.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's forces have stockpiled well over 1,30,000 troops along the Ukrainian border, despite Moscow's denials that it has any ambitions to invade Ukraine. The US has warned Russia that if it goes ahead with the invasion, it would face serious consequences.

While the Indian Embassy in Kyiv thinks that there are roughly 18,000 Indian students in Ukraine in 2020, the Indian envoy to the United Nations placed the figure at 20,000 last month.

The bulk of them attend medical schools in Ukraine, which has been a famous tourist destination for decades.

The latest advise issued on Sunday makes it plain that everyone who is not obligated to be in Ukraine should leave. This also means that Indian citizens should take advantage of the fact that the Kyiv airport is still operational and frequent commercial flights are still available from Ukraine. More Air India flights from Ukraine to India were made possible by the government.

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