Ghanaian nationals have been directed by the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration to seek shelter after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a wide-scale, pre-dawn attack Thursday against Ukraine.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration in a tweet said it was gravely concerned about the security and safety of our over 1000 students and other Ghanaians in Ukraine.
It said it was engaging with authorities in Ukraine and other relevant diplomatic missions on further measures.
“The Government of Ghana is gravely concerned about the security and safety of our over 1000 students and other Ghanaians in Ukraine and has asked them to shelter in place in their homes or in government places of shelter, as we engage the authorities, our relevant diplomatic missions and our honorary consul on further measures” the tweet said.