Russia to evacuate Indian struck in Ukraine through Russian territory

We are in touch with the Indian authorities for Indians stranded in Kharkiv, and other areas of eastern Ukraine. We have received India's requests for emergency evacuation of all those stuck there via Russain territory, says Denis Alipov, Russian Ambassador-designate to India.

Russian Ambassador to India has announced that, Russia will investigate the killing of the Indian national Naveen in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Naveen from Karnataka who was a medical student in Kharkiv was killed yesterday while getting food.

We are strategic allies with India. We are grateful to India for its balanced position displayed at the UN. India understands the depth of this crisis, said Denis Alipov.

Talking about the S-400 air defense systems supply to India in the present scenario because of the impact of sanctions Denis Alipov said, Don't foresee any obstacles as far as S-400 supply to India is concerned; have routes to continue with this deal unobstructed. Sanctions - old or new, do not interfere in any way.

Under India government's Operation Ganga, 9 flights with evacuated students from Ukraine to reach India on March 4.