According to Reuters, India's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Russia's chargé d'affaires in India, Vladimir Radanov on the 21st to express “serious concern” over the attack on the merchant ship “Golden Lion” sailing in the Black Sea, which led to the death of four Indian crew members. India's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that such attacks were “unacceptable” and undermined the security and stability of international maritime trade, and India asked Radanov to convey India's strong concerns. Also, according to Agence France-Presse's latest report, with regard to India's practices, Russian presidential press secretary and Kremlin spokesman Peskov said on the 21st, “We are continuing to maintain communication with India and clarify our position.”

According to Reuters, India's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Russia's chargé d'affaires in India, Vladimir Radanov on the 21st to express “serious concern” over the attack on the merchant ship “Golden Lion” sailing in the Black Sea, which led to the death of four Indian crew members. India's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that such attacks were “unacceptable” and undermined the security and stability of international maritime trade, and India asked Radanov to convey India's strong concerns. Also, according to Agence France-Presse's latest report, with regard to India's practices, Russian presidential press secretary and Kremlin spokesman Peskov said on the 21st, “We are continuing to maintain communication with India and clarify our position.”