India advises citizens, students to leave Ukraine temporarily amid Russia tensions

India has issued an advisory urging its citizens to leave Ukraine due to escalating military tension along the eastern border with Russia, the Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.

"In view of continued tensions in Ukraine, all Indian nationals whose stay is not deemed essential and all Indian students are advised to leave Ukraine temporarily," it said.

Indian students are advised to also get in touch with respective student contractors for updates on charter flights, the advisory further added.