New Delhi: After Ukraine closed its airspace, Indian government has sent teams to the nearby land borders in Hungary, Poland, Slovak Republic and Romania to assist in the evacuation its stranded nationals from Ukraine amid violence.

Russia has attacked the Ukraine on Thursday morning and many locals are stated to be dead, however, all Indians are safe and PM Narendra Modi also dialled Russian President Vladimir Putin to ensure safety of the Indians.

Ukraine shares its western border with these countries, and currently over 15,000 Indians are in Ukraine.

In a statement, Ministry of External Affairs has issued contact details of team members to stranded Indians.

To assist in the evacuation of Indian nationals from Ukraine, MEA Teams are being sent to the land borders with Ukraine in Hungary, Poland, Slovak Republic and Romania.

Details of the Teams are as follows:

Hungary: Team on its way to Zahony border post opposite Uzhhorod in Zakarpattia Oblast of Ukraine

i. Mr. S. Ramji,

Mobile: +36305199944

Whatsapp: +917395983990

ii. Mr. Ankur

Mobile & Whatsapp: +36308644597

iii. Mr. Mohit Nagpal,

Mobile: +36302286566

Whatsapp: +918950493059

Poland: Team on its way to Krakowiec land border with Ukraine

i. Mr. Pankaj Garg

Mobile: +48660460814 / +48606700105

Slovak Republic: Team on its way to Vysne Nemecke land border with Ukraine

i. Mr. Manoj Kumar

Mobile: +421908025212

ii. Ms. Ivan Kozinka

Mobile: +421908458724

Romania: Team on its way to Suceava land border with Ukraine

i. Mr. Gaushul Ansari

Mobile: +40731347728

ii. Mr. Uddeshya Priyadarshi

Mobile: +40724382287

iii. Ms. Andra Harionov

Mobile: +40763528454

iv. Mr. Marius Sima

Mobile: +40722220823

Indian nationals in Ukraine near the above border points can contact the above teams in case they wish to depart Ukraine, the statement read.

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New Delhi: President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military operation in Ukraine and he warned other nations to not interfere with the Russian action, otherwise it would lead to “consequences they have never seen.”

Following Putin’s announcement, explosions were heard in Kyiv, Kharkiv and other areas of Ukraine.

Earlier, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an emotional address to countrymen called for peace on Wednesday late night amid imminent threat of a attack from Russia.

Hours after declaring a nationwide emergency, Zelenskyy said he tried to call Russian President Vladimir Putin but Kremlin remained silent.

Meanwhile, many countries including US and Canada is backing the Ukraine and asked Russia’s invasion unlawful to provoke violence.

“Spent some time with @AlexChyczij and the @UkrCanCongress today. We spoke about the situation in Ukraine, and I let them know that Canada will continue to be there for the people of Ukraine. Our support for them – and their right to determine their own future – will never waver,” Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted on Thursday.

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New Delhi: Indian Embassy in Kyiv on Sunday issued a fresh advisory to Indian students and asked them to immediately leave Ukraine for temporarily amid high level tensions there.

“In view of continued high levels of tensions and uncertainties with respect to the situation in Ukraine, all Indian nationals whose stay is not deemed essential and all Indian students, are advised to leave Ukraine temporarily. Available commercial flights and charter flights may be availed for travel, for orderly and timely departure,” the advisory read.

It further reads that Indian students are advised to get in touch with respective student contractors for updates on charter flights, and also continue to follow Embassy Facebook, website and Twitter for any update.

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New Delhi: Amidst tensions between Russia and Ukraine, Indian authorities issued advisory to its citizens, especially students, to immediately leave Ukraine temporarily and avoid non-essential travel to and within the country.

Last month, India said that there are around 20, 000 Indian students in Ukraine from 18,000 estimated in 2020 by the Indian Embassy in Kyiv.

Meanwhile, India also set up a Control Room to provide information and assistance. The contact details of the control room are as under:

1800118797 (Toll free)

(i) Phones:

+91 11 23012113

+91 11 23014104

+91 11 23017905

(ii) Fax:

+91 11 23088124

(iii) Email:

situationroom@mea.gov.in

In addition, Embassy of India in Ukraine has set up a 24-hour helpline, which can be accessed as per contact details given below:

24*7 Emergency Helpline:

+380 997300428

+380 997300483

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Ottawa: Canada stands resolute in its support of Ukraine and for the rules-based international order.

Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced that Canada will offer a loan of up to $500 million to the Government of Ukraine through the Bretton Woods and Related Agreements Act (BWRAA), to support the country’s economic resilience in the face of Russian military aggression. This is in addition to Canada’s offer for a loan up to $120 million, announced on January 21, 2022.

Earlier today, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance joined her G7 counterparts in a statement of unity and determination to protect the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and economic stability of Ukraine. The G7 will continue to provide bilateral and multilateral economic support and work closely with international financial institutions, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), to protect the fiscal and economic stability of Ukraine.

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