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The challenges for Indian students pursuing medical degrees in war-torn Ukraine show no signs of abating, as they grapple with increasing hostility from sections of the local population, who perceive India as supporting Russia in the ongoing conflict. The situation has escalated since Ukraine initiated its recent offensive operations in June.

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Foreign students fleeing Ukraine say they face segregation, racism at border - CNN

More African students decry racism at Ukrainian borders. As at least half a million refugees flee Ukraine, more reports of mistreatment by Ukrainian border guards surface. - Al Jazeera

'Open the door or we die': Africans report racism and hostility trying to flee Ukraine - NBC

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[-] dandi8@kbin.social 75 points 1 year ago

FYI: OP is a tankie who just spams any news he can find to discourage people from supporting Ukraine in the war.

[-] chunkystyles@sopuli.xyz 9 points 1 year ago

Thank you for the context. Fuck tankies.

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[-] Amilo159@lemmy.world 45 points 1 year ago

It's sad that innocent students are being targeted, but let's not forget that India is the major trade partner for Russia, enabling them to bypass sanctions and continue their war.

[-] rippersnapper@lemm.ee 14 points 1 year ago

Kind of missing the point. The current embargo means Russia sells its oil for a lot cheaper to India, which then refines and resells it to the west. This allows for enough oil supply to not push prices too high for everyone and Russia is the only one losing. Sure India doesn't enforce sanctions, but they aren't exactly cozying up like the Chinese.

[-] ksynwa@lemmygrad.ml 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

As awful as your attempt is at justifying racism, Indians were being discriminated against during the initial evacuation right when the war began and allegiances had not been solidified.

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[-] Silverseren@kbin.social 16 points 1 year ago

There's no "perceive". India IS supporting Russia and its dictatorial actions. And Modi doesn't care at all about Indians in Ukraine or anywhere abroad and is doing nothing to help them leave a warzone.

Also, hi tankie trash OP!

[-] CryptoRoberto@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

I assumed this before I even opened this shit. It's funny how it's the same small group just spamming group of blatant pro China/Russia crap. Saw one the other day that every post or comment was pro Russia or calling anyone anti Russia/pro NATO a Nazi.

[-] sadreality@kbin.social 14 points 1 year ago

The real victims of Russian invasion are the Indian students.

[-] anarchy79@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

I knew the Ukrainians were evil.

[-] Octagon9561@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 year ago

No, Indias favorite trade partner is Russia... Thats the problem. They have been there for years without problems this problem started recently...

[-] ratz30@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

Why should young students be held accountable for their governments actions?

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[-] Ooops@kbin.social 6 points 1 year ago

So the problem is still xenophobia and you are just excusing it...

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[-] weedazz@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Modi effect

[-] 4vr@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

Indian military has much to lose because of buying weapons from Russia for decades. It’s going to be hard for India to cut relationship with Russia too soon.

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