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.

Also

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

  • dandi8
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    FYI: OP is a tankie who just spams any news he can find to discourage people from supporting Ukraine in the war.

    • krolden
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      What does that have to do with the content of the article?

      • dandi8
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        Some things need more context than a single article. In this case, the context is several articles being posted by a person with an agenda. This knowledge may change some people’s perception of the article.

          • dandi8
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            I counted at least 9 specifically about Ukraine in just the last 3 days, not counting cross-posts.

              • dandi8
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                … And improve your reading comprehension. I don’t feel like repeating myself.

                • @[email protected]
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                  Maybe stop attacking persons just because you lack any arguments. You don’t seem very patient - maybe take a break?

      • dandi8
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        And this was claimed where, exactly…?

        Although the article is mostly about how the indian students (of which only 3.5k are currently in Ukraine, per the article) are afraid of bombing and complaining that they can’t be transferred to another country, with about a paragraph about (admittedly not good) animosity from Ukrainians.

        • Ann Archy
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          Animosity likely springing from the fact that India supports Russia.

      • dandi8
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        The argument of deliberately misunderstanding the context and meaning of a comment is indefensible…?
        Or do you mean to suggest that we should completely ignore when someone is cherry-picking news to fit an agenda and spread anti-Ukraine sentiment?

        Because I’d have no problem with this news article being posted, if this same person didn’t post several other very specific articles today.

  • Amilo159
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    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.

    • @[email protected]
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      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.

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      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.

      • Scribbd
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        You are in a sad state when you think whatever Russia is doing deserves neutral partnerships.

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            Your mom is in a sad state if she allowed you to think true neutrality can exist through actions, like trading with Russia. Only inaction is allowed to deserve a monicker like neutrality, but that doesn’t make one free of judgement from those who have suffered under the apathy of neutrality.

    • krolden
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      -101 year ago

      Justifying Ukraine’s xenophobia and racism ehhhhh?

    • Trudge [Comrade]
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      Exactly. If those students want to stop being targeted, they should stop their government instead of blaming Ukraine for the violence. In a sense, they are the real perpetrators and Ukrainian “racism” is nothing more than self-defense.

      • @[email protected]
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        If those students want to stop being targeted, they should stop their government

        How many governments did you stop, cowboy?

      • keeb420
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        Those students can’t change their government. I don’t blame Ukrainians for being upset at India as a country for having Russia as a trade partner, I do for taking it out on these students. If I were to assault a Russian student here in America because of what the Russian government is doing it’d be equally as wrong.

      • IWantToFuckSpez
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        Yes a bunch of students are the real perpetrators. They definitely hold all the power to stop their government while they are thousands of kilometers from home.

  • Silverseren
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    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!

    • @[email protected]
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      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.

    • Ann Archy
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      I knew the Ukrainians were evil.

      • ratz30
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        Why should young students be held accountable for their governments actions?

          • ratz30
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            Well you said that the problem lays with India’s trade relations with Russia, and this is a thread about Indian students facing discrimination in Ukraine.

            Were you not justifying this discrimination based on India’s trade relationship?

          • Ooops
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            Yes… when you excuse xenophobia your validate it. So implicitly you said: That’s okay, they deserve it.

            He did only conclude that they should be held accountable for their government’s decisions, because that’s the least insane justification for that bullshit.

      • Ooops
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        So the problem is still xenophobia and you are just excusing it…

  • @[email protected]
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    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.

  • @ShittyRedditWasBetter
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    🤷‍♂️ I get it. Maybe those individuals are being unfairly targeted but the country as a whole continues to be happy to continue to buy cheap gas and show no signs of being a viable ally to the West.