New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on July 30, Thursday held a phone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and discussed attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea. He raised concerns about the incidents that claimed the lives of Indian seafarers in the maritime region. He also discussed about the recent developments related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the ongoing peace negotiations.
EAM Jaishankar, in a post on X, said that during the discussion, he stated that attacks on commercial vessels and Indian seafarers in the Black Sea by any party were “absolutely unacceptable” and that India condemns such incidents unequivocally. “Glad to connect again with FM Andrii Sybiha of Ukraine, after our respective travels. Discussed attacks on commercial shipping and Indian seafarers in the Black Sea. Such attacks by any party are absolutely unacceptable and India condemns them unequivocally”, the EAM reiterated.
Glad to connect again with FM @andrii_sybiha of Ukraine, after our respective travels.
Discussed attacks on commercial shipping and Indian seafarers in the Black Sea. Such attacks by any party are absolutely unacceptable and India condemns them unequivocally.
Was briefed on…
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) July 30, 2026
Dr. Jaishankar further said that he was briefed by his Ukrainian counterpart on the latest developments concerning the Russia-Ukraine conflict that has been continuing for more than four years. “Was briefed on recent developments pertaining to the Ukraine conflict and peace negotiations. India has consistently advocated dialogue and diplomacy between the parties concerned”, Jaishankar said. He also underlined the broader impact of ongoing conflicts across different regions, noting that the current international situation remained fragile.
“Underlined the fragility of the current international situation, with multiple conflicts in different geographies. These are impacting fuel, fertilizer and food security, especially for the Global South”, EAM Jaishankar added.
Ukraine Foreign Minister Sybiha, in a post on X, also confirmed the call with EAM Jaishankar, where he said that he briefed the EAM on the outcomes of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s recent visit to Washington, where he met US President Donald Trump and exchanged updates on their respective international engagements.
The Ukrainian Foreign Minister reaffirmed Kyiv’s commitment to achieving a comprehensive and lasting peace and encouraged India to play an active role in the peace efforts. The phone call comes after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on July 27, Monday summoned Ukraine’s Ambassador to India, Oleksandr Polishchuk, and conveyed India’s “serious concern” over recent attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea that have claimed the lives of Indian seafarers.
(With Inputs from ANI)
