Russia-Ukraine War: India stands by its commitment to protect its citizens, says Meenakashi Lekhi

Feb 26, 2022

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): Union Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakashi Lekhi on February 26 expressed her concern for Indian citizens stranded in war-hit Ukraine and said that India stands by its commitment to protect its citizens. “India stands by its commitment to protecting its citizens. As Ukraine's airspace is closed, we are using land routes and working with other countries to extricate our citizens. PM has been clear on this issue that the ministries have to be people-centric,” said Meenakashi Lekhi. Notably, Russia launched a military operation against Ukraine on February 24.