US Releases All Indian Citizens from Seized Russian Ship, Easing Diplomatic Tensions

• US security forces released all Indian citizens from a Russian ship seized in the Atlantic Ocean last week.
• The ship was intercepted on suspicion of illicit activities or sanctions violations, with several Indians on board as crew members.
• US officials confirmed Indian citizens had no involvement in the ship's operations, leading to their immediate release.
• This move is seen as a result of India's diplomatic proactiveness and strengthens trust between the US and India.
• The release, alongside positive statements on trade, signals the US is respecting India's geopolitical compulsions.

Why It Matters: US released Indian citizens from a seized Russian ship, easing tensions and strengthening US-India diplomatic ties.