Russia in touch with New Delhi over killing of Indian ship crew in Black Sea, Kremlin says
The Kremlin confirmed it is in communication with India following a missile strike that killed four Indian crew members on a cargo ship near Odesa, Ukraine. Russia maintains that it targets vessels involved in supplying the Ukrainian military.
Why it matters
The incident involves the death of foreign nationals in a conflict zone, potentially complicating diplomatic relations between India and Russia.
The Kremlin said on Tuesday (July 21, 2026) it was in touch with its partners in India after a missile strike killed four Indians on a Black Sea cargo ship as it was leaving the port of Odesa in Ukraine.
Kyiv said Russia hit the Golden Leo — a Guinea-Bissau-flagged ship manned by a crew from India and Syria — with three cruise missiles on Sunday (July 19, 2026), killing 10 people including four Indians. New Delhi summoned the Russian chargé d’affaires over the incident.
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