A fourth-year medical student from India was killed today in Russian shelling in Ukraine’s Kharvkiv city, MEA stays in touch with victim's family. WION's Siddhant Sibbal brings in more information on this.

Shelling in Kharkiv claims life of a medical student hailing from India

A fourth-year medical student from India was killed today in Russian shelling in Ukraine’s Kharvkiv city, MEA stays in touch with victim's family.

Indian student confirmed dead in Kharkiv shelling

India advised its citizens to leave Kyiv urgently in its latest advisory. “All Indian nationals including students are advised to leave Kyiv urgently today. Preferably by available trains or through any other means available,” the Indian Embassy said on Twitter.

Leave Kyiv urgently by any means available, says India in latest advisory

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He outlined the government's strategy in evacuating Indian nationals from Ukraine.

Indian PM Modi chairs high-level meet on Ukraine crisis: Ministers to go for evacuation operations

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused terror and fear among thousands of Indian parents whose children have been left stranded in a country where air raid sirens are blaring and Russian forces are dropping bombs and missiles.

India's efforts to evacuate its citizens from the crisis zone were severely hampered when Ukraine barred its airspace. 
 
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Let's try to figure out why there are so many Indian students studying medicine in Ukraine, what the benefits are, and what is going on with them right now.&nbsp;

Number of Indian students:

According to Ukraine's Ministry of Education and Science, there are around 18,095 Indian students in the country.In 2020, 24 per cent of its overseas students were from India. 
 
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Quality medical education

Ukraine ranks fourth in Europe for having the largest number of graduate and post-graduate specialisations in the field of medicine.

Some of Ukraine's state-run universities are well-known for providing high-quality education, and Indian parents choose to send their children to these institutions rather than pay a high cost for a lesser-known private medical college in India.&nbsp;

Fees are lower than in India

Ukrainian medical colleges are a godsend for students who are unable to get seats in government colleges or afford the hefty prices charged by private institutions in India.&nbsp;

A six-year medical degree in Ukraine costs Rs 1.7 million, less than private medical colleges in India, and is a popular choice for those who do not have the grades to enter publicly-funded Indian institutions.

Licence to practice in India

When students return to India with foreign MBBS degrees, they must take the National Board of Examinations' Foreign Medical Graduate Exam (FMGE) to receive a licence to practise medicine in India.

Nearly 4,000 students with medical degrees from Ukraine take the FMGE each year, but only about 700 pass.

However, the lower pass rate does not dissuade students from enrolling in Ukrainian universities.&nbsp;

No entrance exam, and instruction is in English only

Another reason why Indian students choose Ukraine to study medicine is that there are no entrance exams to pass in order to gain admission to medical schools.

Students also remark that because English is the medium of instruction, it is simple for them and that they do not have to worry about learning a foreign language, as they would if they were in another nation.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused terror and fear among thousands of Indian parents whose children have been left stranded in a country where air raid sirens are blaring and Russian forces are dropping bombs and missiles.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused terror and fear among thousands of Indian parents whose children have been left stranded in a country where air raid sirens are blaring and Russian forces are dropping bombs and missiles. India's efforts to evacuate its citizens from the crisis zone were severely hampered when Ukraine barred its airspace. Also read | Stop criticising Indian students stuck in Ukraine; they need to be appreciated Let's try to figure out why there are so many Indian students studying medicine in Ukraine, what the benefits are, and what is going on with them right now. Number of Indian students: According to Ukraine's Ministry of Education and Science, there are around 18,095 Indian students in the country.In 2020, 24 per cent of its overseas students were from India. Also read | Ukraine wipes out 'bloodthirsty' Chechen special forces sent to assassinate Zelensky Quality medical education Ukraine ranks fourth in Europe for having the largest number of graduate and post-graduate specialisations in the field of medicine. Some of Ukraine's state-run universities are well-known for providing high-quality education, and Indian parents choose to send their children to these institutions rather than pay a high cost for a lesser-known private medical college in India. Fees are lower than in India Ukrainian medical colleges are a godsend for students who are unable to get seats in government colleges or afford the hefty prices charged by private institutions in India. A six-year medical degree in Ukraine costs Rs 1.7 million, less than private medical colleges in India, and is a popular choice for those who do not have the grades to enter publicly-funded Indian institutions. Licence to practice in India When students return to India with foreign MBBS degrees, they must take the National Board of Examinations' Foreign Medical Graduate Exam (FMGE) to receive a licence to practise medicine in India. Nearly 4,000 students with medical degrees from Ukraine take the FMGE each year, but only about 700 pass. However, the lower pass rate does not dissuade students from enrolling in Ukrainian universities. No entrance exam, and instruction is in English only Another reason why Indian students choose Ukraine to study medicine is that there are no entrance exams to pass in order to gain admission to medical schools. Students also remark that because English is the medium of instruction, it is simple for them and that they do not have to worry about learning a foreign language, as they would if they were in another nation. (With inputs from agencies)

Why is Ukraine such a popular choice for Indian medical students?

Indian PM Narendra Modi chairs high-level meeting on Russia-Ukraine conflict

After being severely affected by the Omicron variant, cases in India are finally on a downhill. However, as per a recent study by IIT Kanpur, this will not be the case for a long time.&nbsp;

A team of scientists from IIT Kanpur have said that India will witness a new Covid wave in June. The peak may start around June 22 and will peak from mid to late August.

The study is yet-to-be peer-reviewed.&nbsp;

Led by Sabara Parshad Rajeshbhai, Subhra Sankar Dhar and Shalabh of IIT Kanpur’s mathematics department, the study is based on the data on Zimbabwe. It has been published as a pre-print in MedRxiv.

The scientists have claimed that there is a fair chance that a new variant of this virus may have an intense impact on the findings.

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The authors of the study wrote, "The data indicates that the fourth wave of Covid-19 in India will arrive after 936 days from the initial data availability date, which is January 30, 2020. Therefore, the fourth wave starts from June 22, 2022, reaching its peak on August 23, 2022, and ends on October 24, 2022."

“Apart from this fact, the effect of vaccinations — first, second or booster dosage may also play a significant role on the possibility of infection, degree of infection and various issues related to the fourth wave,” they further claimed.

The researchers also highlighted that many countries have already witnessed the third wave of Covid. Also, a few countries like South Africa and Zimbabwe have started to face the fourth and higher waves of the pandemic.

“The third wave of Covid-19 was predicted for India using the data of Zimbabwe, and when the third wave in India is finishing, it is now clear that the forecast was correct,” the authors added.

(With inputs from agencies)

After being severely affected by the Omicron variant, cases in India are finally on a downhill. However, as per a recent study by IIT Kanpur, this will not be the case for a long time.

After being severely affected by the Omicron variant, cases in India are finally on a downhill. However, as per a recent study by IIT Kanpur, this will not be the case for a long time. A team of scientists from IIT Kanpur have said that India will witness a new Covid wave in June. The peak may start around June 22 and will peak from mid to late August. The study is yet-to-be peer-reviewed. Led by Sabara Parshad Rajeshbhai, Subhra Sankar Dhar and Shalabh of IIT Kanpur’s mathematics department, the study is based on the data on Zimbabwe. It has been published as a pre-print in MedRxiv. The scientists have claimed that there is a fair chance that a new variant of this virus may have an intense impact on the findings. Also read | India to send humanitarian aid to Ukraine, 'evacuation efforts on,' says MEA The authors of the study wrote, "The data indicates that the fourth wave of Covid-19 in India will arrive after 936 days from the initial data availability date, which is January 30, 2020. Therefore, the fourth wave starts from June 22, 2022, reaching its peak on August 23, 2022, and ends on October 24, 2022." “Apart from this fact, the effect of vaccinations — first, second or booster dosage may also play a significant role on the possibility of infection, degree of infection and various issues related to the fourth wave,” they further claimed. The researchers also highlighted that many countries have already witnessed the third wave of Covid. Also, a few countries like South Africa and Zimbabwe have started to face the fourth and higher waves of the pandemic. “The third wave of Covid-19 was predicted for India using the data of Zimbabwe, and when the third wave in India is finishing, it is now clear that the forecast was correct,” the authors added. (With inputs from agencies)

India to be hit by fourth Covid wave in June, this is what a study says

A total of six evacuation flights have landed in India from embattled Ukraine, claims Arindam Bagchi, the official spokesperson, Ministry of External Affairs. There were 1396 passengers in these six flights.&nbsp;

While speaking at a press briefing, Bagchi said, "Evacuation efforts on... situation on the ground continues to be complex and fluid, some of them quite concerning, but we've been able to accelerate our evacuation process. About 8000 Indian nationals have left Ukraine since we issued advisory, not since the conflict began."

The Indian government has decided to deploy special envoys to four countries bordering Ukraine. Bagchi said that Union ministers Jyotiraditya Scindia will be going to Romania, Kiren Rijiju to Slovak Republic, Hardeep Puri to Hungary, VK Singh to Poland.

This is being done to coordinate and oversee the evacuation process.

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"We request Indians to go to west Ukraine but don't reach the border directly as there is rush there, it'll take time. Go to nearby cities, seek shelter there. We're making arrangements there, our teams will help you. Don't panic, we have enough flights," he said.&nbsp;

MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi also said that India will send humanitarian aid including medicines to Ukraine as requested by the Ukrainian Ambassador.

Meanwhile, the embassy of India in Ukraine issued a new advisory to Indian nationals. "Weekend curfew lifted in Kyiv. All students are advised to make their way to the railway station for onward journey to western parts. Ukraine Railways is putting special trains for evacuations," it read.

(With inputs from agencies)

A total of six evacuation flights have landed in India from embattled Ukraine, claims Arindam Bagchi, the official spokesperson, Ministry of External Affairs. There were 1396 passengers in these six flights.

A total of six evacuation flights have landed in India from embattled Ukraine, claims Arindam Bagchi, the official spokesperson, Ministry of External Affairs. There were 1396 passengers in these six flights. While speaking at a press briefing, Bagchi said, "Evacuation efforts on... situation on the ground continues to be complex and fluid, some of them quite concerning, but we've been able to accelerate our evacuation process. About 8000 Indian nationals have left Ukraine since we issued advisory, not since the conflict began." The Indian government has decided to deploy special envoys to four countries bordering Ukraine. Bagchi said that Union ministers Jyotiraditya Scindia will be going to Romania, Kiren Rijiju to Slovak Republic, Hardeep Puri to Hungary, VK Singh to Poland. This is being done to coordinate and oversee the evacuation process. Also read | LIVE | Russia-Ukraine war: India to send humanitarian aid to Kyiv "We request Indians to go to west Ukraine but don't reach the border directly as there is rush there, it'll take time. Go to nearby cities, seek shelter there. We're making arrangements there, our teams will help you. Don't panic, we have enough flights," he said. MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi also said that India will send humanitarian aid including medicines to Ukraine as requested by the Ukrainian Ambassador. Meanwhile, the embassy of India in Ukraine issued a new advisory to Indian nationals. "Weekend curfew lifted in Kyiv. All students are advised to make their way to the railway station for onward journey to western parts. Ukraine Railways is putting special trains for evacuations," it read. (With inputs from agencies)

India to send humanitarian aid to Ukraine, 'evacuation efforts on,' says MEA

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his thoughts with the people in the country and abroad in the 'Mann Ki Baat' programme. It was the 86th episode of the monthly radio programme of the prime minister.

Indian PM Modi addresses 86th edition of monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sought India’s “political support” at the UNSC amid the ongoing conflict situation in Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Ukrainian President Zelensky urges Indian PM Modi for political support

I am a migrant who moved from my home town of Gorakhpur, first for my studies and then for my job. 
 
Why do we migrate?

Our best and brightest go to the United States, many people from Punjab&nbsp;to Canada, people from Kerala&nbsp;to the Middle East, and poor labourers to wherever they can find work.

We migrate for better opportunities, something that the local milieu does not provide us with.

Simply put, it's for a better life, to be what we would rather be, rather than be content with circumstances.

If you understand this, then you will understand why Indian students go to places like Ukraine to study medicine, engineering, etc.

The online, and often offline, chatter that I hear against Indian students who are stuck in Ukraine due to the war with Russia reminds me of the same outrage I heard when poor migrants made the arduous journey back home during the first COVID lockdown. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/why-is-ukraine-such-a-popular-choice-for-indian-medical-students-456990">Also read | Why is Ukraine such a popular choice for Indian medical students?</a> 
 
The 'Why did they migrate' preaching, looking down upon them without having walked a few steps in their shoes. 
 
More than 20,000 Indian students were in Ukraine before the start of this conflict. Why were they there in the first place? Because Ukraine offers good education at affordable rates, approximately INR 2 million for a 6-year course, whereas similar courses in India would set you back by INR 5 million or more.

Most of these colleges in Ukraine are good, recognised by WHO, Indian and other reputed agencies. 
 
Also, these doctors will have to pass the screening test administered by Medical Council of India (MCI) after their degree to practice medicine in India. 
 
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Every year, 14 million students in India sit for class 12 exams, with over 1.4 million students aspiring for a medical seat constituting even a good percentage of this total. This is an extremely consequential number. So, we have to scoff at the 20,000 or so students who have the privilege to go study abroad and add to medical professionals in India? On what basis? 
 
Indian colleges have approximately 1,18,316 MBBS seats per year. Where is the 1,18, 317th aspirant to go? 
 
Is she any less worthy than the 20-odd thousand aspirants above her in the merit list? I would say no, because if one in 10 is going to be selected, these exams are programmed as elimination tests, not selection tests. 
 
So where are these 'rejects', with perfectly decent intellects, supposed to go? 
 
If they are able to afford it, they go to places like Ukraine, if not much more expensive places. There is never an outrage if you hear someone go and attend an American college for any degree that will cost you way, way more than in places like Ukraine. Hence, students go there and will continue to go there even after this tragic war is over. 
 
So, why the hypocrisy? 
 
We see these students as the privileged lot. They are out there to buy their degrees, people think, with no proof whatsoever that they work any less hard than any medical student in India. Yes, their family money is paying for their education. That is true for most of our middle class and upper class households. Heck, even a poor migrant would rather send her daughter to an English-medium school if she could, and she should! What's criminal about this aspiration? What makes them the villains in our eyes? 
 
Oh, why did they not leave before the Russian attack on Ukraine?

Yes, of course, you expect that, when the whole world was caught off guard with this war, these 20 somethings should have been able to predict what was going to happen!

They may have had their exams, but they just believed when everyone said, "Arey, war nahi hogi." (There won't be any war).

But the government asked them to return!! Have you seen some of the advisories that western nations have given to India from time to time? When was the last time you checked the travel advisory when you planned a foreign trip?

The most legitimate criticism that I have seen is that this was the Indian "chalta hai, kuch nahi hoga" (nothing will happen) approach in full action. Then, by that standard, we are all guilty of so many things. 
 
So, stop this toxic culture of mocking people in trouble.

We, as Indians, should put an end to the poisonous culture of belittling individuals who are in difficulty.

Higher education needs to be democratised.

Higher fees and paid seats are the lifeblood of private colleges. Government intervention is required to make medical education more accessible. 
 
And what is this toxic culture of mocking people in trouble? Social media has empowered us, but we abuse that power by hiding behind Twitter handles and spreading hatred and ill-will. 
Most Indian families argue that meritorious students don't need to pay their way to a degree. That can be a principled stand or just the fact that most people can't afford a private version of such degrees, in India or anywhere.

This is not to say the poor can suck it. Let the rich study. No, no, no....I am just pointing out the fact that in India, PhDs and students with masters degrees would rather apply to be constables or janitors in the name of government service than actually make better use of the privilege they have had of a degree and education they have obtained.

The failure rates both in numbers and years lost by our young for Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), many state PSCs, Railway jobs or any government job than doing something else is genocidal, that is where our population dividend has gone to die!

I would rather appreciate these 20,000 or so students who had the opportunity to do something better and took it, and for that I support them.

I am a migrant who moved from my home town of Gorakhpur, first for my studies and then for my job. Why do we migrate? Our best and brightest go to the United States, many people from Punjab to Canada, people from Kerala to the Middle East, and poor labourers to wherever they can find work.

I am a migrant who moved from my home town of Gorakhpur, first for my studies and then for my job. Why do we migrate? Our best and brightest go to the United States, many people from Punjab to Canada, people from Kerala to the Middle East, and poor labourers to wherever they can find work. We migrate for better opportunities, something that the local milieu does not provide us with. Simply put, it's for a better life, to be what we would rather be, rather than be content with circumstances. If you understand this, then you will understand why Indian students go to places like Ukraine to study medicine, engineering, etc. The online, and often offline, chatter that I hear against Indian students who are stuck in Ukraine due to the war with Russia reminds me of the same outrage I heard when poor migrants made the arduous journey back home during the first COVID lockdown. Also read | Why is Ukraine such a popular choice for Indian medical students? The 'Why did they migrate' preaching, looking down upon them without having walked a few steps in their shoes. More than 20,000 Indian students were in Ukraine before the start of this conflict. Why were they there in the first place? Because Ukraine offers good education at affordable rates, approximately INR 2 million for a 6-year course, whereas similar courses in India would set you back by INR 5 million or more. Most of these colleges in Ukraine are good, recognised by WHO, Indian and other reputed agencies. Also, these doctors will have to pass the screening test administered by Medical Council of India (MCI) after their degree to practice medicine in India. Also read | Ukraine war witness account: Indian medical student sheltering in bunker speaks of her fears Every year, 14 million students in India sit for class 12 exams, with over 1.4 million students aspiring for a medical seat constituting even a good percentage of this total. This is an extremely consequential number. So, we have to scoff at the 20,000 or so students who have the privilege to go study abroad and add to medical professionals in India? On what basis? Indian colleges have approximately 1,18,316 MBBS seats per year. Where is the 1,18, 317th aspirant to go? Is she any less worthy than the 20-odd thousand aspirants above her in the merit list? I would say no, because if one in 10 is going to be selected, these exams are programmed as elimination tests, not selection tests. So where are these 'rejects', with perfectly decent intellects, supposed to go? If they are able to afford it, they go to places like Ukraine, if not much more expensive places. There is never an outrage if you hear someone go and attend an American college for any degree that will cost you way, way more than in places like Ukraine. Hence, students go there and will continue to go there even after this tragic war is over. So, why the hypocrisy? We see these students as the privileged lot. They are out there to buy their degrees, people think, with no proof whatsoever that they work any less hard than any medical student in India. Yes, their family money is paying for their education. That is true for most of our middle class and upper class households. Heck, even a poor migrant would rather send her daughter to an English-medium school if she could, and she should! What's criminal about this aspiration? What makes them the villains in our eyes? Oh, why did they not leave before the Russian attack on Ukraine? Yes, of course, you expect that, when the whole world was caught off guard with this war, these 20 somethings should have been able to predict what was going to happen! They may have had their exams, but they just believed when everyone said, "Arey, war nahi hogi." (There won't be any war). But the government asked them to return!! Have you seen some of the advisories that western nations have given to India from time to time? When was the last time you checked the travel advisory when you planned a foreign trip? The most legitimate criticism that I have seen is that this was the Indian "chalta hai, kuch nahi hoga" (nothing will happen) approach in full action. Then, by that standard, we are all guilty of so many things. So, stop this toxic culture of mocking people in trouble. We, as Indians, should put an end to the poisonous culture of belittling individuals who are in difficulty. Higher education needs to be democratised. Higher fees and paid seats are the lifeblood of private colleges. Government intervention is required to make medical education more accessible. And what is this toxic culture of mocking people in trouble? Social media has empowered us, but we abuse that power by hiding behind Twitter handles and spreading hatred and ill-will. Most Indian families argue that meritorious students don't need to pay their way to a degree. That can be a principled stand or just the fact that most people can't afford a private version of such degrees, in India or anywhere. This is not to say the poor can suck it. Let the rich study. No, no, no....I am just pointing out the fact that in India, PhDs and students with masters degrees would rather apply to be constables or janitors in the name of government service than actually make better use of the privilege they have had of a degree and education they have obtained. The failure rates both in numbers and years lost by our young for Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), many state PSCs, Railway jobs or any government job than doing something else is genocidal, that is where our population dividend has gone to die! I would rather appreciate these 20,000 or so students who had the opportunity to do something better and took it, and for that I support them.

Stop criticising Indian students stuck in Ukraine; they need to be appreciated

India evacuated 219 people as part of its mission to bring Indians from war-hit Ukraine. The flight took off from neighbouring Romania, as the Ukrainian airspace has been closed for civil aircraft operations, and landed in Mumbai.

Flight with 219 Indians evacuated from Ukraine lands in Mumbai

India brought back the first batch of 219 Indians from war-hit Ukraine as part of 'Operation Ganga'. Now, India's External Affairs Ministry holds Briefing on the ongoing operation.

India working with neighbours to evacuate its nationals from Ukraine amid Russian invasion

India's External Affairs Ministry holds Briefing on operation Ganga to evacuate Indians from Ukraine

India brought back the first batch of 219 Indians from war-hit Ukraine as part of 'Operation Ganga'. WION's Siddhant Sibbal brings you more insights.

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Romania's envoy to Delhi Daniela-Mariana Sezonov Ţane has said that her country will be providing food and accommodation to students who are being evacuated from war-torn Ukraine. Speaking to our Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal, envoy Daniela said, "Romanian govt offered support for a couple of days with food and accommodation to students and not only students but also Indian citizens coming from Ukraine". &nbsp;

Earlier today, the first batch of Indian students crossed the Indian evacuees from Ukraine and reached Romania via the Suceava border crossing. The Ministry of external affairs' teams at Suceava will now facilitate travel to Bucharest for their onward journey to India.&nbsp;

Indian government-chartered flights are expected to reach the country to ferry them back home.

She also expressed her worry over the refugee influx saying, "There is a crisis cell in Romania preparing for refugees. We don't know how many they will be."&nbsp;

The Indian external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar on Thursday had spoken to several eastern European foreign ministers including Romanian FM about the unfolding crisis in Ukraine and the evacuation of Indian nationals. 
&nbsp;

Sidhant Sibal: How worried is Romania when it comes to the ongoing Russian invasion of Poland?

Daniela-Mariana Sezonov Ţane: I think everybody is worried, not only my government but also the Indian govt, EU countries all worried. Frontline countries, neighbouring countries, like Romania, Poland, also Hungary which may have to face a big influx of refugees, we are worried, we have to prepare for that.&nbsp;

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There is a crisis cell in Romania preparing for refugees. We don't know, how many they will be. It is very difficult to predict, it is impossible for the time being to know what will unfold. What we hope is that in the 12th hour, diplomacy will prevail and Putin will stop his attacks. As you may know, the EU stands together, we have a common position, a very strong common position of the 27 EU member countries against the Russian aggression calling to halt for the cessation of hostilities and announcing very strong sanction measures against Russia if this situation continues.

Sidhant Sibal: In India, both foreign ministers have spoken to each other, there are plans to bring Indian students to your country, if you can give us the details?

Daniela-Mariana Sezonov Ţane: Yes it is right, yesterday evening minister Jaishankar spoke to minister Bogdan Aurescu and Romania will give its full support to the Indian students crossing the border into our country. There are consular teams from India, which probably have reached the border with Ukraine in the north of the country and they will help the students reach Bucharest.&nbsp;

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From Bucharest, there will be flights to India organised by the Indian govt. Romanian govt offered support for a couple of days with food and accommodation to students and not only students but also Indian citizens coming from Ukraine but we also have to prepare for a longer stay of refugees from Ukraine. Indian citizens will be taken care of by the Indian government, we are in full support of them and as I have said, we will help them for a couple of days but in the long term, we will have to prepare for support and humanitarian assistance for the Ukrainian refugees. If the crisis will continue, they might have to stay longer in our countries.&nbsp;

Romania's envoy to Delhi Daniela-Mariana Sezonov Ţane has said that her country will be providing food and accommodation to students who are being evacuated from war-torn Ukraine.

Romania's envoy to Delhi Daniela-Mariana Sezonov Ţane has said that her country will be providing food and accommodation to students who are being evacuated from war-torn Ukraine. Speaking to our Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal, envoy Daniela said, "Romanian govt offered support for a couple of days with food and accommodation to students and not only students but also Indian citizens coming from Ukraine". Earlier today, the first batch of Indian students crossed the Indian evacuees from Ukraine and reached Romania via the Suceava border crossing. The Ministry of external affairs' teams at Suceava will now facilitate travel to Bucharest for their onward journey to India. Indian government-chartered flights are expected to reach the country to ferry them back home. She also expressed her worry over the refugee influx saying, "There is a crisis cell in Romania preparing for refugees. We don't know how many they will be." The Indian external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar on Thursday had spoken to several eastern European foreign ministers including Romanian FM about the unfolding crisis in Ukraine and the evacuation of Indian nationals. Sidhant Sibal: How worried is Romania when it comes to the ongoing Russian invasion of Poland? Daniela-Mariana Sezonov Ţane: I think everybody is worried, not only my government but also the Indian govt, EU countries all worried. Frontline countries, neighbouring countries, like Romania, Poland, also Hungary which may have to face a big influx of refugees, we are worried, we have to prepare for that. Also read | As it happened: EU freezes Vladimir Putin's assets in response to Ukraine invasion There is a crisis cell in Romania preparing for refugees. We don't know, how many they will be. It is very difficult to predict, it is impossible for the time being to know what will unfold. What we hope is that in the 12th hour, diplomacy will prevail and Putin will stop his attacks. As you may know, the EU stands together, we have a common position, a very strong common position of the 27 EU member countries against the Russian aggression calling to halt for the cessation of hostilities and announcing very strong sanction measures against Russia if this situation continues. Sidhant Sibal: In India, both foreign ministers have spoken to each other, there are plans to bring Indian students to your country, if you can give us the details? Daniela-Mariana Sezonov Ţane: Yes it is right, yesterday evening minister Jaishankar spoke to minister Bogdan Aurescu and Romania will give its full support to the Indian students crossing the border into our country. There are consular teams from India, which probably have reached the border with Ukraine in the north of the country and they will help the students reach Bucharest. Also read | 'This might be the last time you see me alive': Ukraine President Zelensky to European Union leaders From Bucharest, there will be flights to India organised by the Indian govt. Romanian govt offered support for a couple of days with food and accommodation to students and not only students but also Indian citizens coming from Ukraine but we also have to prepare for a longer stay of refugees from Ukraine. Indian citizens will be taken care of by the Indian government, we are in full support of them and as I have said, we will help them for a couple of days but in the long term, we will have to prepare for support and humanitarian assistance for the Ukrainian refugees. If the crisis will continue, they might have to stay longer in our countries.

Ukraine crisis: Romania's govt to provide evacuated Indian students with food, accommodation, says envoy

India has asked its citizens in Ukraine to remain calm. Indian foreign ministry asked its national not to move to any borders without prior intimation. This comes after India’s external affairs minister S Jaishankar spoke to his Ukrainian counterpart.

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In another advisory for nationals stranded in Ukraine, India on Saturday advised them to exercise caution at all times and not move to any border posts to exit the country without prior coordination with its officials. &nbsp;

The fresh advisory was issued by Indian embassy in Ukraine.&nbsp;It particularly advised its nationals staying in the eastern part of Ukraine to continue to remain in their current places of residence and stay indoors or in shelters as much as possible. &nbsp;

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"All Indian Citizens in Ukraine are advised to not move to any of the border posts without prior coordination with the government of India officials at the border posts (helpline numbers established) and the emergency numbers of the embassy of India in Kyiv," the embassy said. &nbsp;

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The situation at various border checkpoints is sensitive, it said. The embassy is working continuously with the Indian missions in the neighbouring countries for coordinated evacuation of the citizens, it added. &nbsp;

In the advisory, it further added, "Embassy is finding it increasingly difficult to help the crossing of those Indian nationals who reach border checkpoint without prior intimation." &nbsp;

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On Friday, India also managed to set up camp offices in Lviv and Chernivtsi towns in western Ukraine with the aim to facilitate the transit of Indians to Romania, Hungary and Poland. &nbsp;&nbsp;

To coordinate the exit of nationals from Ukraine, India also positioned teams of officials at Zahony border post in Hungary, Krakowiec as well as Shehyni-Medyka land border points in Poland, Vysne Nemecke in the Slovak Republic and Suceava transit point in Romania. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) &nbsp;&nbsp;

In another advisory for nationals stranded in Ukraine, India on Saturday advised them to exercise caution at all times and not move to any border posts to exit the country without prior coordination with its officials.

In another advisory for nationals stranded in Ukraine, India on Saturday advised them to exercise caution at all times and not move to any border posts to exit the country without prior coordination with its officials. The fresh advisory was issued by Indian embassy in Ukraine. It particularly advised its nationals staying in the eastern part of Ukraine to continue to remain in their current places of residence and stay indoors or in shelters as much as possible. Also Read: India abstains on UNSC resolution, says dialogue 'only answer' to solve issues "All Indian Citizens in Ukraine are advised to not move to any of the border posts without prior coordination with the government of India officials at the border posts (helpline numbers established) and the emergency numbers of the embassy of India in Kyiv," the embassy said. Advisory to all Indian Nationals/Students in Ukraine as on 26 February 2022.@MEAIndia @PIB_India @PIBHindi @DDNewslive @DDNewsHindi @DDNational @IndianDiplomacy pic.twitter.com/yN6PT2Yi8c — India in Ukraine (@IndiainUkraine) February 26, 2022 × The situation at various border checkpoints is sensitive, it said. The embassy is working continuously with the Indian missions in the neighbouring countries for coordinated evacuation of the citizens, it added. In the advisory, it further added, "Embassy is finding it increasingly difficult to help the crossing of those Indian nationals who reach border checkpoint without prior intimation." Also Read | Ukraine conflict: US, EU, UK sanction Russian President, top officials On Friday, India also managed to set up camp offices in Lviv and Chernivtsi towns in western Ukraine with the aim to facilitate the transit of Indians to Romania, Hungary and Poland. To coordinate the exit of nationals from Ukraine, India also positioned teams of officials at Zahony border post in Hungary, Krakowiec as well as Shehyni-Medyka land border points in Poland, Vysne Nemecke in the Slovak Republic and Suceava transit point in Romania. (With inputs from agencies)

India advises nationals stranded in Ukraine to exercise caution, not move without coordination with officials

In the vote for UN Security Council resolution by the US, India abstained as it called for the immediate cessation of hostilities.&nbsp;New Delhi also said that dialogue is the only answer to settle disputes. &nbsp;

The resolution looked to "deplore in the strongest terms" “Russia's aggression" against Ukraine. &nbsp;

On Friday afternoon, the 15-nation Security Council voted on the draft resolution by the US and Albania. &nbsp;

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It was co-sponsored by a "cross-regional" group of 67 UN member states, including Estonia, Finland, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Georgia, Germany, Romania and the United Kingdom. &nbsp;

China, India and the UAE abstained on the resolution. It received 11 votes in favour by Brazil, France, Ghana, Ireland, Mexico, Norway, Kenya, Albania, Gabon, the UK and the US. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The resolution was finally blocked as permanent member Russia, and President of the Security Council for the month of February, used its veto. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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"India is deeply disturbed by the recent turn of developments in Ukraine. We urge that all efforts are made for the immediate cessation of violence and hostilities," India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti said. &nbsp;&nbsp;

"Dialogue is the only answer to settling differences and disputes, however, daunting that may appear at this moment. It is a matter of regret that the path of diplomacy was given up. We must return to it. For all these reasons, India has chosen to abstain on this resolution," Tirumurti added. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Tirumurti also said that India is "deeply concerned" about the welfare and security of the Indian community, which includes a large number of Indian students, in Ukraine. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

In the vote for UN Security Council resolution by the US, India abstained as it called for the immediate cessation of hostilities. New Delhi also said that dialogue is the only answer to settle disputes.

In the vote for UN Security Council resolution by the US, India abstained as it called for the immediate cessation of hostilities. New Delhi also said that dialogue is the only answer to settle disputes. The resolution looked to "deplore in the strongest terms" “Russia's aggression" against Ukraine. On Friday afternoon, the 15-nation Security Council voted on the draft resolution by the US and Albania. Also Read | Ukraine conflict: US, EU, UK sanction Russian President, top officials It was co-sponsored by a "cross-regional" group of 67 UN member states, including Estonia, Finland, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Georgia, Germany, Romania and the United Kingdom. China, India and the UAE abstained on the resolution. It received 11 votes in favour by Brazil, France, Ghana, Ireland, Mexico, Norway, Kenya, Albania, Gabon, the UK and the US. The resolution was finally blocked as permanent member Russia, and President of the Security Council for the month of February, used its veto. Also Read: For 'censoring' domestic media, Russia partially limits access to Facebook "India is deeply disturbed by the recent turn of developments in Ukraine. We urge that all efforts are made for the immediate cessation of violence and hostilities," India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti said. "Dialogue is the only answer to settling differences and disputes, however, daunting that may appear at this moment. It is a matter of regret that the path of diplomacy was given up. We must return to it. For all these reasons, India has chosen to abstain on this resolution," Tirumurti added. Tirumurti also said that India is "deeply concerned" about the welfare and security of the Indian community, which includes a large number of Indian students, in Ukraine. (With inputs from agencies)

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