Indian embassy sets up 24-hour Emergency Helpline for Indians stranded in Ukraine
It also said that alternate arrangements are being made and that information will be conveyed soon so that Indians could relocate to the western part of the country.
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New Delhi, Feb 24: To assist Indian students who are stuck in Ukraine amid its ongoing war against Russia, Indian Embassy in Kyiv on Thursday set up a 24-hour Emergency Helpline for the Indian nationals stranded in Ukraine.
Indian Embassy in Ukraine said, “The present situation in #Ukraine is highly uncertain; set up a 24-hour Emergency helpline, which can be accessed by dialing +380 997300428, +380 997300483.” Apart from that, the additional helpline numbers are +911123012113, +911123914104, +911123017905, and 1800118797.
In view of the prevailing situation in Ukraine, a Control Room has been set up at @MEAIndia to provide information and assistance:
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) February 16, 2022
📞Phone: 1800118797 (Toll free)
+91-11-23012113
+91-11-23014104
+91-11-23017905
📠Fax: +91-11-23088124
📧Email: situationroom@mea.gov.in
The Indian Embassy in Kyiv also issued an advisory to Indian nationals stuck in Ukraine. It said that since the Ukrainian airspace was closed, the schedule of special flights has been cancelled.
It also said that alternate arrangements are being made and that information will be conveyed soon so that Indians could relocate to the western part of the country. "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 for Indians in Ukraine. “All those travelling to Kyiv are advised to return to their respective cities temporarily. Further advisories soon,’’ it added.
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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 24x7 basis,” govt sources said.
India on Thursday called for an immediate de-escalation of tensions between Russia and Ukraine and cautioned that the situation is in danger of spiralling into a major crisis, just as Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his decision to launch a 'military operation' in eastern Ukraine.
The 15-nation UN Security Council held an emergency meeting on Ukraine late Wednesday night, the second meeting this week and the fourth since January 31 as tensions escalated between Russia and Ukraine.
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