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There are at least nine Singaporeans currently still in Ukraine, eight of whom are in touch with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and one who the ministry is trying to contact.

MFA is exploring options for them to leave the country if the situation permits, said Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan in Parliament on Monday (Feb 28).

The safety of Singaporeans is a priority, and MFA will help them wherever and however possible, he told the House in a ministerial statement that set out Singapore's response to the escalating conflict in Ukraine.