EAM Jaishankar raises safety of Indian seafarers with Russian FM Lavrov after MV Golden Leo attack

July 22, 2026 1:01 PM

EAM Jaishankar raises safety of Indian seafarers with Russian FM Lavrov after MV Golden Leo attack

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday reiterated India's "strong concern" over the safety of Indian seafarers during talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Manila, days after an attack on the commercial vessel MV Golden Leo claimed the lives of four Indian nationals. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the ASEAN-related Foreign Ministers' meetings, included a review of bilateral ties and discussions on key regional and global developments. Sharing details of the ...

Four Indians killed, one critically injured in attack on commercial vessel near Odesa port in Ukraine: MEA

July 20, 2026 10:50 PM

Four Indians killed, one critically injured in attack on commercial vessel near Odesa port in Ukraine: MEA

Four Indian nationals were killed and another was critically injured after the commercial vessel MV Golden Leo came under attack while departing Ukraine's port of Odesa on the evening of July 19, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday. The vessel had 17 crew members on board at the time of the attack, including five Indian nationals. According to the MEA, four Indian nationals tragically lost their lives, while one is hospitalized in a critical condition. The ministry said Indi...