With
ongoing war in Ukraine, many have found themselves stranded in Russia. The students
are fearing about their lives amidst the war cries going on in the Eastern parts
of Ukraine like Kyiv, Mariupol, Sumy and Kharkiv.
In
a major relief for 500 Indian students in Sumy, Russia has announced a ceasefire
for the humanitarian purposes that will come into effect from 12 :30 PM (IST) .
This
announcement comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin hold talks with his French
counterpart Emmanuel Macron.
A
statement released by Russian noted: "Taking into account the catastrophic
humanitarian situation and its sharp aggravation in Kiev, Kharkov, Sumy and
Mariupol, as well as at the personal request of the President of the French
Republic Emmanuel Macron to the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir
Putin, the Russian Armed Forces for humanitarian purposes, on March 7, from
10:00 a.m. establish cease-fire and open humanitarian corridors”.
Earlier
in the day, the Indian Prime Minister spoke to Ukraine President and “sought
continued support” from the Ukrainian govt for the evacuation of Indian
nationals from the city.
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Prime
Minister Modi thanked President Zelensky for the help extended by the
Government of Ukraine in the evacuation of Indian nationals from Ukraine.
PM
Modi will later be speaking to the Russian President. This will be the 3rd
talk between the 2 leaders in the last two weeks and the key focus is expected
to remain on the evacuation of Indian nationals.