Lok Sabha Question No. 3771 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-25
Subject: Impact of Russia Ukraine War on India
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Kavitha Malothu, Margani Bharat, Gaddam Ranjith Reddy, Venkatesh Netha Borlakunta, Dayakar Pasunoori

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3771 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.03.2022

## IMPACT OF RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR ON INDIA

## 3771. SHRIMATI KAVITHA MALOTHU:

SHRI MARGANI BHARAT:

DR. G. RANJITH REDDY:

SHRI VENKATESH NETHA BORLAKUNTA:

SHRI PASUNOORI DAYAKAR:

Will the Minister of External Affairs be pleased to state:

- (a) impact   of   Russia-Ukraine   war   on   India,   politically, diplomatically and economically;
- (b) the details of trade between India and Russia and India and Ukraine during the last five years, year-wise and countrywise;
- (c) the flow of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into India from the above two countries during the last five years, year-wise and country-wise;
- (d) whether the Government has evacuated all Indians from Ukraine, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) the diplomatic and other efforts made by the Government to help defuse war situation in Russia/Ukraine?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS [SMT. MEENAKASHI LEKHI]

(a) & (e) The conflict in Ukraine placed the Indian community in Ukraine   in   direct   danger.   As   a   result   of   our   advisories   and Operation Ganga, around 22500 Indian citizens have returned to India safely since February 2022.

Many countries have imposed sanctions on Russia due to the conflict.   These   are   expected   to   have   an   impact   on   the   global economy,   including   through   disruption   of   supply   chains.   Its impact on energy and commodity prices is already visible. We are in the process of analysing its impact on India-Russia bilateral trade   and   economic   cooperation,   in   consultation   with   all stakeholders.  India's relations with Russia stand on their own merit.

The unfolding developments in Ukraine have simultaneously played   out   in   the   United   Nations,   in   particular   the   Security Council,   where   India   is   presently   serving   as   a   non-permanent member. We have expressed   deep   concern   at   the   worsening

situation and called for immediate cessation of violence and end to all hostilities. Our statements at the Security Council and the General Assembly have urged an urgent ceasefire and ensuring safe passage for stranded civilians. We have also highlighted the humanitarian assistance extended by India to Ukraine and its neighbours at this hour of crisis.

We have reiterated at the highest levels of our leadership to all parties concerned that there is no other choice but the path of diplomacy   and   dialogue.   We   have   emphasized   to   all   member States   of   the   UN   that   the   global   order   is   anchored   on international law, UN Charter and respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty of states.

- (b) The   details   of   trade   between   India   and   Russia/Ukraine during the last five years in US$ million are as below -

| YEARS                    | RUSSIA    | RUSSIA   | RUSSIA      | UKRAINE   | UKRAINE   | UKRAINE     |
|--------------------------|-----------|----------|-------------|-----------|-----------|-------------|
| YEARS                    | EXPORT S  | IMPORTS  | TOTAL TRADE | EXPORTS   | IMPORTS   | TOTAL TRADE |
| 2017- 2018               | 2,113.4 0 | 8,573.46 | 10,686.8 6  | 330.10    | 2,355.97  | 2,686.07    |
| 2018- 2019               | 2,389.6 2 | 5,840.44 | 8,230.06    | 390.8     | 2,341.03  | 2,731.82    |
| 2019- 2020               | 3,017.7 5 | 7,093.01 | 10,110.7 6  | 463.81    | 2,060.79  | 2,524.60    |
| 2020- 2021               | 2,655.8 4 | 5,485.75 | 8,141.58    | 450.97    | 2,139.86  | 2,590.83    |
| April-Jan- uary 2022 (P) | 2,854.5 7 | 7,972.12 | 10,826.6 9  | 426.78    | 2,444.91  | 2,871.69    |

(Source: DGCI&S)

(c)   The details of FDI flow between Russia/ Ukraine and India during the last five years are as below:

|   Sl No | Year              |   Russia (FDI in US$ million) |   Ukraine (FDI in US$ million) |
|---------|-------------------|-------------------------------|--------------------------------|
|       1 | 2016-17 Apr-Mar   |                         11    |                           0.62 |
|       2 | 2017-18           |                         36    |                           1.63 |
|       3 | 2018-19           |                          3.81 |                           0    |
|       4 | 2019-20           |                         17.25 |                           0    |
|       5 | 2020-21           |                          2.67 |                           2.09 |
|       6 | 2021-22 (Apr-Dec) |                          5.1  |                           0.63 |

| Grand Total   | 75.83   | 4.96   |
|---------------|---------|--------|

## (Source: DPIIT)

(d) Around 22500 Indian nationals, mostly students, returned from Ukraine since   1   February   2022   (till   date).   Around   4000 students   came   back   through   commercial   flights   before   24 February 2022. Around 18500 Indian nationals were evacuated after 24 February till date. Under Operation Ganga, 90 flights, of which   76   were   commercial   airlines   and   14   IAF   flights   were operated.

Around   40-50   Indian   nationals   are   estimated   to   be   still present in Ukraine, of which only a few are willing to return to India. Their return is being facilitated by the Embassy

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