India summons Ukraine envoy for ship attack, Kyiv seeks talks
India has summoned the Ukrainian ambassador to protest attacks on commercial shipping that resulted in the death of an Indian national. Ukraine responded by calling for increased international pressure on Russia to end its aggression in the Black Sea, which it claims is the root cause of the maritime security crisis.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the escalating risks to global supply chains and civilian safety caused by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
NEW DELHI: India summoned the Ukrainian ambassador Monday to condemn attacks on commercial shipping, underscoring the adverse impact of such attacks on the safety of maritime navigation, freedom of navigation and international commerce.However, Ukraine claimed it had warned India about the growing threats to civilian navigation from Russia's actions in Black Sea, saying the only sustainable way to restore maritime security was to increase international pressure on Russia to end its attacks on civilian shipping. In a statement, the Ukrainian embassy here also sought dialogue between the foreign ministers on the Black Sea security situation.Ukrainian ambassador Oleksandr Polishchuk was summoned by the MEA in connection with the attack on the commercial vessel MV Omorfi that resulted in the death of an Indian national.
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