Archive · 23 Jul 2026
India-Russia Discuss Seafarers' Deaths in Ukraine Strike
India and Russia talked about the deaths of four Indian seafarers who were on a ship called MV Golden Leo.
The ship was attacked near Ukraine.
India is very worried about the safety of its seafarers and told Russia that such attacks are not okay.
They also talked about other important things like trade and energy.
India said that attacking ships and hurting innocent people is wrong and should not happen.
Four Indian seafarers died in a strike on the merchant vessel MV Golden Leo near Odesa, Ukraine.
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar raised concerns with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Manila.
India condemned the attack, calling it unacceptable and a threat to international maritime commerce.
The incident occurred on July 19, 2026, with 17 crew members on board, including five Indians.
India summoned the Russian Charged Affaires to convey grave concerns and demand assurances for seafarers' safety.
- Who
- Indian seafarers and Russian authorities
- What
- Attack on the merchant vessel MV Golden Leo near Odesa, Ukraine
- When
- July 19, 2026
- Where
- Near Odesa, Ukraine, and Manila, Philippines (meeting location)
- Why
- To discuss the safety of Indian seafarers and bilateral relations
India's Stance
Russia's Stance
Condemnation of the Attack
India's Stance
India strongly condemned the attack on the MV Golden Leo, calling it unacceptable and a threat to international maritime commerce.
Russia's Stance
Russia has not publicly responded to India's condemnation or the specifics of the attack.
Safety of Indian Seafarers
India's Stance
India expressed grave concern over the safety of its seafarers and demanded assurances for their protection.
Russia's Stance
Russia did not address the safety concerns of Indian seafarers in the available information.
- Date of Incident
- July 19, 2026
- Vessel Attacked
- MV Golden Leo
- Location of Attack
- Near Odesa, Ukraine
- Casualties
- 4 Indian nationals killed, 1 critically injured
- Total Crew on Board
- 17
- Indian Nationals on Board
- 5
- Meeting Location
- Manila, Philippines
- Indian Representative
- S. Jaishankar
- Russian Representative
- Sergey Lavrov