Ukraine Apologizes for Controversial Tweet Mocking Goddess Kali.
Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister Emine Dzhaparova has expressed regret over a tweet by the country's Defence Ministry that depicted Goddess Kali in a "distorted manner". The tweet, which has since been deleted, caused outrage on social media, with many calling it "hate speech". Dzhaparova, who recently visited India, said her country and its people respect "unique Indian culture" and that the depiction has been removed. She also sought to increase cooperation between the two countries in the spirit of mutual respect and friendship.