MEA summons Russian Envoy after 4 Indians seafarers killed in Ukraine

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday summoned Russian Charge d'Affaires Vladimir Ladanov over the attack on commercial vessel MV Golden Leo, which resulted in the death of four Indian nationals, and conveyed India's "grave concerns and unequivocal condemnation" of the incident. In a statement, the MEA said that the Russian diplomat was summoned to the ministry and was informed that attacks targeting commercial shipping undermine the safety, security and stability of international maritime commerce.

India summons Russia's envoy to condemn deadly ship attack in Ukraine

India summoned Russia's top envoy in New Delhi on Tuesday to protest against an attack on a cargo ship leaving Ukraine's port of Odesa that killed four Indian nationals.

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The ministry said the Russian Charge d'Affaires was asked to convey India's concerns to Moscow, stressing that attacks on commercial shipping and the loss of innocent civilian lives are unacceptable. The MEA's statement came after four Indian nationals were killed in an attack on the MV Golden Leo while the vessel was departing the port of Odesa in Ukraine on Sunday evening. One other Indian crew member was reported to be critically injured.
The MEA expressed condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and said the Indian mission in Ukraine was closely monitoring the situation and providing all possible assistance to those affected. The MEA has reiterated that the safety of civilian shipping and freedom of navigation must be protected in accordance with international norms.