Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan says the union government is working on alternative measures on a war footing to bring home Indians stranded in Ukraine after that country closed its air space amid Russia's military action.<br />'' <br />''Speaking to media persons in Thrissur, he said about 18,000 students are among the Indians stranded in the war-ravaged country and top priority is being accorded to ensure their safety. He urged students in Ukraine and their parents back home not to panic.<br />''The Minister said the government has also decided to send more diplomatic officials to help the Indian Embassy in Kyiv.<br />''<br />''<br />''<br />