India voiced strong concern for seafarer safety in the Black Sea region. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with his Russian counterpart to discuss bilateral ties. New Delhi summoned the Russian Charge d'Affaires over the MV Golden Leo incident. Experts advise Indian seafarers to avoid ships in the Black Sea. This meeting preceded President Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to India.

The vessel, identified as MV Golden Leo, was struck as it departed Ukraine's southern port of Odesa on Sunday. | India News

India summoned a Russian diplomat after four Indians aboard MV Golden Leo were killed in an attack near Ukraine's Odesa port; one crew member remains critically injured.

India summoned the Russian charge d'affaires to protest the killing of four Indian seafarers. The civilian vessel was attacked by Russian cruise missiles near Ukraine's coast.…