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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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[–] Amilo159 60 points 1 year ago (5 children)

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] 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.

[–] [email protected] 9 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.