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Kremlin in touch with Delhi over Indian seafarer deaths
The Hindu··21 Jul
The Kremlin said on July 21 it was in touch with partners in India after a missile strike killed four Indians aboard the Guinea-Bissau-flagged cargo ship MV Golden Leo in the Black Sea on July 19. New Delhi summoned the Russian charge d'affaires over the incident. Kyiv said Russia hit the vessel with cruise missiles as it left Odesa port.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Indian seafarer safety remains a diplomatic priority in conflict zones.
- Black Sea shipping attacks affect families of India's merchant navy workers.
- India-Russia ties face pressure despite ongoing Kremlin communication with Delhi.
What's Happening
- The Kremlin said it is in touch with India on July 21.
- Four Indian seafarers were killed on MV Golden Leo on July 19.
- India summoned the Russian envoy and lodged a strong protest.
Diplomatic Fallout Context
- Peskov said Russia will continue targeting Ukraine supply vessels.
- The ship was leaving Odesa when hit by Russian cruise missiles.
- India conveyed that targeting commercial shipping is unacceptable.
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