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Jaishankar condemns attacks on Indian seafarers
The Hindu··31 Jul
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on July 30 that attacks on commercial vessels and Indian seafarers in the Black Sea are absolutely unacceptable. India has summoned envoys from both Ukraine and Russia after Indian sailors were killed in strikes on merchant ships including M.V. Golden Leo near Odesa this month.
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What It Means For You
- Families of Indian merchant navy crew can track embassy updates as seafarers remain at risk on vessels transiting the Black Sea war zone.
- Anyone in coastal states where seafaring is a major livelihood should note India supplies the world's second largest pool of merchant sailors.
- Shipping dependent businesses may face delays or insurance changes if attacks on commercial vessels continue near Ukrainian ports.
What's Happening
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on July 30 that attacks on commercial shipping and Indian seafarers are absolutely unacceptable.
- India summoned envoys from both Ukraine and Russia after Indian sailors were killed in strikes on vessels including M.V. Golden Leo near Odesa.
- Sybiha blamed Russia for escalating Black Sea attacks while urging India to play an active role in peace efforts.
Black Sea Hits India's Seafarers
- Four Indian seafarers were among ten killed when M.V. Golden Leo was hit near Odesa on July 19, following an earlier strike on M.V. Omorfi.
- India summoned Ukraine's ambassador on July 27 after reports of an Indian sailor killed on M.V. Omorfi on July 18.
- Two Indian nationals aboard MV AGN Ragnar hit on July 25 remain unlocated while two others were declared safe by the embassy in Kyiv.
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