In view of the security situation in Donetsk and Lugansk regions in eastern Ukraine marked by frequent violent clashes, Indian citizens, particularly students, are strongly advised to leave these regions as soon as possible.
 
2. Indian citizens in the other parts of eastern and southern Ukraine should remain vigilant about their personal safety and security.
 
3. Indian citizens should avoid non-essential travel to Ukraine for the time being. Indians who  decide to travel to Ukraine should invariably check with the concerned Ukrainian Embassy about any new regulations including those requiring visitors to hold a minimum amount of cash to meet expenses for the duration of their visit and restrictions on use of credit and debit cards.
 
4. The Embassy of India in Kyiv is constantly monitoring the situation and would be posting  advisories on its website: www.embassyofindiaukraine.in which should be regularly checked for
updates.
 
5. In addition, Indians in Ukraine, especially students, are strongly advised to register  themselves on the Embassys website and provide necessary contact details therein. This would  facilitate Embassys efforts in disseminating relevant information.
 
6. This advisory is effective till Monday, 16 June 2014.
 
7. In case of Emergency, the Embassy can be contacted at any time at:
 
Tel: +380-44-468 6670 & Mobile: +380-933559958 [For Education & Consular related queries]
Tel: +380-44-4686219, 4686661, 4687032 & Mobile: + 380-930913855 [For other queries]