Ceasefire Gives New Hopes For Students Stranded In Sumy City

Humanitarian Corridors agreed upon by both Ukraine provide a ray of hope for the students stranded in Sumy City since the start of the crisis. 

As the 11th day of crisis passed by situation between Ukraine and Russia have not improved, tensions are running high across the world over the increase in the casualties in the war. In this context, the United Nations Human Rights Council had deliberated upon the matter and had voted on the establishment of Humanitarian Corridors for providing a safe passage to the citizens. 

The recent declaration of ceasefire on Monday morning by the Russian government had aided in the evacuations of Indians as the government prepares for the last leg of Operation Ganga. Around 700 students are stranded in Sumy City which has been experiencing intense fighting for the last few days.

Indian government had issued a statement on Sunday that the Indian embassy in Poltava City said a team is stationed there “to manage the safe passage of Indian students stranded in Sumy to Western borders via Poltava… students are encouraged to be ready to leave on short notice.” The embassy had also started a google form to be filled by students stranded in Ukraine. 

The living condition of the students has also deteriorated in the past few days. A student stranded in Ukraine had sent a voice message saying that they don’t have food supplies as they are not able to buy the essential items needed because the shops are refusing to accept cards and that the ATMs have run out of cash.

The student also mentioned that they don ‘t has a food and water supply and the weather conditions in the area are also getting worse.   Further details are still awaited in this context. 

Edited By : Kiran Maharana

Published By : K. Bindhiya Prarthana