Indian Government Asks Citizens To Leave Ukraine Amid Threat Of Russian Invasion

The Indian embassy in Kyiv has asked Indian citizens, especially students whose stay is "not essential", to return home. In addition, People who would remain in Ukraine are asked to stay in touch with the embassy. The notice comes as tensions are escalating at the Ukraine-Russia border. Russia has amassed nearly 1.3 lakh troops at the Ukrainian border. More than 20,000 Indian students and nationals reside in parts of Ukraine.