The killing of four Indian sailors in an attack on the commercial vessel MV Golden Leo near the Ukrainian port of Odesa has raised fresh concerns internationally. Earlier, four Indian sailors were also reportedly killed in a separate attack in the Strait of Hormuz, raising questions about India’s maritime security. The deaths of Indian nationals in two different conflict zones within a relatively short period could place new pressure on New Delhi’s foreign policy and security strategy. According to analysts, as one of the world’s largest suppliers of seafarers, India is likely to attach even greater importance to the security of commercial shipping. This could prompt New Delhi to take a more active role in strengthening international maritime security, expanding multilateral cooperation along critical sea routes, and calling for greater protection of commercial vessels operating in conflict-affected regions. At the same time, these incidents could have wider implications for global supply chains, energy transportation, and insurance costs. Experts believe that if the war in Ukraine and conflicts in the Middle East continue for an extended period, countries across Asia, including India, may need to adopt strategies to make their energy and commercial supply chains more diversified, resilient, and secure.