Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister Emine Dzhaparova, who recently visited India, on May 2 expressed "regrets" over the depiction of Goddess Kali in a "distorted manner" by the Defence Ministry and apologised for the act, saying her country and its people respect "unique Indian culture".
Ms. Dzhaparova visited India on April 9, the first official visit from the eastern European country since the Russian invasion began in February last year.
"We regret @DefenceU depicting Hindu goddess Kali in a distorted manner. Ukraine & its people respect unique Indian culture & highly appreciate [India's] support. The depiction has already been removed. [Ukraine] is determined to further increase cooperation in spirit of mutual respect & friendship," she tweeted following a massive outrage among netizens over the incident.
