The record
Written from the 4 reports below. Nothing here is unsourced.
- India summoned Russian charge d'affaires Vladimir Ladanov to protest a missile strike on the commercial vessel MV Golden Leo near Odesa, which killed four Indian seafarers.
- The MEA conveyed India's condemnation, saying attacks on commercial shipping undermine maritime security and that civilian deaths are unacceptable.
- The Guinea-Bissau-flagged ship had 17 crew members, including five Indians, and this is the first time Indian seafarers have died in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- The Kremlin said it is in touch with India, claiming its forces target vessels carrying weapons for Ukraine.
What to watch next
- Whether Moscow responds to or adjusts its stance on strikes near commercial shipping
- India's next diplomatic steps, including any further demarches or statements
- Condition and repatriation of the remaining Indian crew members
What changed4
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The Times of India[1]
India summons Russian envoy, protests hit that killed 4 Indians on shipThe Hindu[2]
Russian envoy summoned over death of Indian crewThe Hindu BusinessLine[3]
Killing of 4 Indian seafarers: India summons Russian charge d'affairesHindustan Times[4]
India summons Russian diplomat over death of four Indian seafarers in vessel attack off Ukraine coast
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Named India · Russia · Ukraine · Guinea-Bissau · Andrii Sybiha · Dmitry Peskov · Iran · Kyiv regime · Ministry of External Affairs · MV Golden Leo · Odesa · Syria
- The Times of IndiaIndia summons Russian envoy, protests hit that killed 4 Indians on ship[1]English national· neutral
- The HinduRussian envoy summoned over death of Indian crew[2]English national· critical
- The Hindu BusinessLineKilling of 4 Indian seafarers: India summons Russian charge d'affaires[3]English national· critical
- Hindustan TimesIndia summons Russian diplomat over death of four Indian seafarers in vessel attack off Ukraine coast[4]English national· critical
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