Moscow [Russia], June 11 (ANI): Indian Embassy in Russia on Wednesday said it assisted in sending 1094 Indians stranded in Russia under phase 2 of Vande Bharat Mission.

"@IndEmbMoscow assisted in sending 1094 Indians stranded in Russia under #VandeBharatMissionphase2. We thank @airindia, Russian authorities, Ministry of Civil Aviation and @MEAIndia!" Embassy of India in Russia said in a tweet.

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'Vande Bharat' mission is a Government of India's initiative to bring home Indian nationals stranded in various parts of the world due to restrictions over air travel to contain Covid-19 spread.

The exercise began on May 7 and its second phase started on May 16.

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The third phase of the exercise will begin from June 11 and continue till June 30. (ANI)

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