New Delhi: India calls for restrain to both Russia and Ukraine, it is also said that war between two countries severely destabilizes the region.

"The situation is in danger of spiralling into a major crisis. We express our deep concern over the developments, which if not handled carefully, may well undermine the peace and security of the region," India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations TS Tirumurti said.

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a full-fledged military attack against Ukraine and moved its forces to two separate regions of eastern Ukraine. Two days back Russia recognized independent status to Donetsk and Luhansk, two regions of eastern Ukraine.

"We call for immediate de-escalation and refraining from any further action that could contribute to a worsening of the situation. We call on all parties to exert greater efforts to bridge divergent interests," Mr Tirumurti said, adding the legitimate security interests of all parties should be taken into account.

Ukraine requested an urgent UN Security Council, or UNSC, meet after the heads of its breakaway regions, Donetsk and Luhansk, asked Mr Putin for help.

Emphasising the need for all sides to maintain peace and security by exercising restraint, Mr Tirumurti said the solution lies in sustained diplomatic dialogues. He said India is helping its citizens living in different areas of Ukraine to return home via special flights.

After Mr Putin's announcement about Russian special operations in eastern Ukraine, explosions were heard before dawn in Ukraine's capital Kyiv and the eastern port city of Mariupol. People in both cities heard powerful blasts and in Mariupol, close to the frontline and the Russian border, residents reported hearing artillery in the city's eastern suburbs