Ukrainian seafarers' safety concerns echo through Kyiv's diplomatic channels to Delhi

The Ukrainian Foreign Minister points at Russia for the escalation of attacks in the Black Sea and adjoining areas, which have emerged as the maritime front of the Russia-Ukraine war

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Prelims-testable facts

01India has summoned Ukraine's Ambassador to express concerns over attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea.
02The Ukrainian Foreign Minister has accused Russia of escalating attacks in the Black Sea and adjoining areas, which have become a maritime front in the Russia-Ukraine war.
03An Indian seafarer was killed in a strike on MV OMORFI in the Black Sea, prompting India to protest to Ukraine over the incident.
04India has condemned attacks on commercial vessels, highlighting the risks to maritime safety and freedom of navigation.
05The Ministry of External Affairs asked Ukraine's Ambassador to convey New Delhi's concerns to Ukrainian authorities.
06India has expressed 'strong concerns' over the killing of an Indian seafarer in a Black Sea merchant vessel attack.

Trap alerts

Most people think India is directly involved in the Russia-Ukraine war, but actually it is not.
Most people think Ukraine is responsible for attacks on commercial vessels, but actually the Ukrainian Foreign Minister has accused Russia of escalating attacks in the Black Sea and adjoining areas.

Prelims Practice MCQs

Single facteasy

Who has termed the attacks on commercial vessels and Indian seafarers as 'absolutely unacceptable'?

A.Jaishankar, India's External Affairs Minister
B.Sybiha, Ukrainian Foreign Minister
C.Rahul Gandhi, Indian Politician
D.Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India

Jaishankar is the External Affairs Minister of India who condemned the attacks on commercial vessels and Indian seafarers.

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding Escalation of Attacks in the Black Sea: 1. The India-Ukraine maritime front has resulted in a significant increase in attacks on commercial vessels. 2. Indian seafarers are being targeted due to their nationality, as per Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha's statement. 3. Jaishankar, India's External Affairs Minister, has termed the attacks on Indian seafarers as 'absolutely unacceptable'. How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one
B.Only two
C.All three
D.None

Statement 1 is correct because the fact list mentions that the Ukraine-Russia war has escalated in the Black Sea and adjoining areas. However, Statement 2 is incorrect as it misrepresents Sybiha's statement; the fact list only points out that Sybiha blames Russia for the escalation of attacks on commercial vessels and Indian seafarers.

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