India on Thursday for the first time categorically stated that “around 20” Indians had reached out to the Embassy of India in Moscow seeking help in returning to India. The Ministry’s official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is in contact with Russia to bring back the Indian nationals in the zone where Russian and Ukrainian forces are clashing.
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“We have an understanding that 20-odd people are stuck. We are trying our level best for their early discharge. We have issued two statements, which you saw. We’ve also told people not to venture in the war zone or get caught into situations which are difficult,” Mr. Jaiswal said.
