Indian students in Belarus, Russia anxious over Ukraine escalation

Indian students studying in Russia and Belarus are expressing growing anxiety due to the escalating conflict in Ukraine and increased regional military activity. Parents are urging their children to return home as tensions between Russia and European nations intensify.
Why it matters
The situation highlights the personal impact of geopolitical conflicts on international students and the potential for diplomatic pressure on India regarding its citizens abroad.
Home World Indian students in Belarus, Russia anxious over Ukraine escalation Indian students in Belarus, Russia anxious over Ukraine escalation Alan Moore Last Updated: June 22, 2026, 15:14 IST Summarise Share Share Parents back home are urging them to return to India amid heightened rhetoric from European leaders and renewed regional tensions Credits: Sourced by the correspondent Since 2014, the governments in Kiev have shown little regard for their ‘own’ people in the Donbass, now, 12 years on, European politicians are actively cheering on the madness.
The article uses loaded language such as 'cheering on the madness' and 'going crazy' to describe European political leaders, reflecting a critical perspective on Western involvement.
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