The Government was in touch with nearly 600 Indian students studying in Crimea State Medical University and the authorities there to ensure the security and well-being of students in wake of Crimea’s accession to Russia.
According to official sources, Indian Ambassador in Ukraine visited Crimean capital of Simferopol where he met with Crimea State Medical University authorities and also interacted with Indian students studying in the university.
There are around 600 Indian students. Subsequently, a team of two senior officials and a local staff member from the Embassy in Kiev were stationed in Simferopol from 12-18 March during which time they had detailed interactions with University authorities and the students, the officials said.