What happened: Jaishankar condemns attacks on commercial vessels and Indian seafarers
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar condemned attacks on commercial vessels and Indian seafarers in the Black Sea and nearby regions. The condemnation followed telephone discussions with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.
The reported context connected the condemnation to continuing attacks affecting civilian shipping in the Russia–Ukraine theatre, with deaths and injuries among Indian seafarers during the previous fortnight. Jaishankar stated that attacks on civilian shipping by any party are unacceptable and that India condemns such attacks unambiguously.
Background and earlier position: civilian shipping safety as an India-stated standard
The Black Sea maritime front is discussed within the broader Russia–Ukraine war context. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha attributed escalation to Russia, while India’s stance uses an unconditional standard that treats attacks on civilian shipping as unacceptable regardless of which party carries them out.
What changed now: public condemnation after the Ukraine call
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