MEA summons Ukraine ambassador after attack on ship with 4 Indians on board
India has summoned the Ukrainian ambassador following an attack on a merchant vessel in the Black Sea that carried Indian crew members. This incident follows a previous deadly attack, prompting diplomatic discussions between the two nations regarding regional security.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the risks to international maritime trade and the safety of foreign nationals in the ongoing conflict zone near the Black Sea.
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external Affairs (MEA) on Monday summoned Ukraine's ambassador Dr Oleksandr Polishchuk following an attack on a merchant vessel near the Ukrainian port of Odesa that had 4 Indian nationals on board. The diplomatic move comes a day after the vessel was struck amid the worsening security situation in the Black Sea. According to the Indian embassy in Ukraine, two of the four Indian crew members are safe, while information about the remaining two is still awaited.The latest incident follows another deadly attack earlier this month.
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