Today, Emine Dzhaparova, the Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine, expressed her “regret” over an image tweeted by the country’s defence ministry showing a female figure above smoke from a blast. Social media users criticized the image for bearing a resemblance to the Hindu goddess Kali. Dzhaparova stated that Ukraine respects the “unique Indian culture” and regrets the “distorted manner” in which the goddess Kali was depicted, and further expressed appreciation for India’s support.
Ukraine Minister’s Offensive Tweet
Following the post, there was a massive internet backlash, with individuals demanding an apology and the removal of the remark. The Deputy Foreign Minister, Emine Dzhaparova, expressed regret and apologised, noting that Ukraine “regrets” the defence ministry’s erroneous portrayal of goddess Kali, and that the country “respects the unique Indian culture and appreciates the support from India.”
When Ukraine Visited India
“Emine Dzhaparova, Ukraine’s Deputy Foreign Minister, recently visited India, marking the first visit by a Ukrainian minister to the country since the beginning of the Ukraine war in February 2022.” During her visit to India, she met with Meenakashi Lekhi, the Minister of State for External Affairs.”
More About Ukraine
Ukraine is located in Eastern Europe, bordering Russia, Belarus, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Moldova. Kyiv is the country’s capital, and Ukrainian is the official language.
Ukraine has a population of approximately 44 million people. Ukraine gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine’s current President, was elected in April 2019 following a career as a comedian, actor, and producer.
Ukraine is governed by a parliamentary system and has a unicameral legislature known as the Verkhovna Rada.
The Ukrainian economy, which ranks 27th in Europe, is strongly reliant on exports, particularly in steel, agriculture, and energy.
Ukraine has been involved in a conflict with Russia since 2014, starting with the annexation of Crimea by Russia and leading to a separatist conflict in eastern Ukraine.
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