Ukraine: CM requests EAM to bring back stranded Kannadigas

NT Correspondent

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has appealed to Minister for External Affairs S. Jaishankar to bring back stranded Karnataka students safely from war-torn Ukraine.

He told reporters here on Friday: “I spoke to Jaishankar Friday morning. The Union government is doing everything possible to bring back stranded Indians safely. The possibility of taking them to safety by road is also being explored as air services have been hit by the war with Russia. There is information about secure movement possibilities towards the western part of Ukraine and the Indian Embassy in Ukraine is in touch with the stranded Indian students.”

“We have appealed to the Centre to ensure the safety of students and make arrangements for their food and accommodation. Helplines have been set up by both the Union and state governments. The Minister for Exter nal Af f airs has appealed to students to be careful till the war subsides”.