India: With the threat of war still looming over Ukraine, the government on Tuesday asked Indian nationals, particularly students who number about 18,000 and for whom staying is not essential, to consider leaving the country temporarily.
An advisory by the Indian embassy Kyiv also advised Indian nationals to avoid all non-essential travel to and within Ukraine.
The Russian military build-up and repeated warnings by the US of an invasion by Moscow that, according to the US authorities, could take place any moment has seen some airlines restrict flights to and from Ukraine.
India authorities believe students and other Indian nationals who don’t need to stay back should leave before flight services are further disrupted.
US intelligence sources have also been quoted as saying that Russia will launch its invasion of Ukraine on Wednesday. India, however, is not considering pulling out its diplomats and other staff members for now.
