Ukraine Seeks Clarity: Arrest of Nationals in India Stirs Diplomatic Tensions
India received a request from Ukraine for consular access to six Ukrainian nationals arrested in Mizoram for illegal entry and unlawful activities. A US citizen was also arrested. Ukraine insists on a transparent investigation and denies allegations of supporting terrorism, emphasizing cooperation with India.
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India has been approached by Ukraine for consular access regarding six of its nationals, who along with a U.S. citizen, were arrested for allegedly entering Mizoram illegally and engaging in unlawful activities.
This diplomatic development comes amid allegations that the Ukrainians were aiding anti-India entities in Myanmar. The Ukrainian side calls for a transparent inquiry and repudiates claims of state-supported terrorism.
Ukraine stresses its desire to enhance ties with India and offers full cooperation, challenging insinuations believed to be driven by Russian interference.
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