India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar delivered a pointed response after being questioned about India's purchase of Russian oil during a discussion in Finland. Jaishankar argued that market conditions pushed India toward Russian supplies after Europe increased purchases from traditional Middle Eastern sources. He then turned the spotlight on Europe’s own record, noting that no European nation had been attacked with Indian weapons. The remarks quickly drew attention as debates over Russia, energy security, Ukraine and global double standards continue. Has India just delivered its strongest rebuttal yet to Western criticism over Moscow ties?

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated India purchased Russian oil after the Ukraine war began in 2022. He explained the oil was available and affordable. The…

Responding to criticism over India's Russian oil purchase, Jaishankar highlighted what he called Europe's historical and moral inconsistencies. | India News

Europe News: NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Thursday pushed back against European criticism of India's Russia policy, saying weapons sold by .

Speaking about India’s decision to purchase Russian oil, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said that the country started purchasing the oil from 2022 onwards…

Speaking about India’s decision to purchase Russian oil, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said that the country started purchasing the oil from 2022 onwards…

The EAM criticised the on-and-off US sanctions on Russian oil, saying, “Let’s not pretend there’s some great principle involved here.'

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar defended the country's decision to buy Russian oil. He stated that cost and availability guided these purchases. Jaishankar also…

Hitting out at the double standards of the Western nations, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar defended India's decision to buy Russian oil from 2022, after Moscow invaded Ukraine,…

Jaishankar defends India's Russian oil purchases as a strategic move to stabilize global markets amidst evolving geopolitical pressures.

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar revealed that India bought Russian oil in 2022 at the US's request to stabilize global prices, while also facing fluctuating American sanctions.

Jaishankar defends India’s Russian oil imports as vital for energy security

Defence News: External Affairs minister S Jaishankar while speaking at an event in Finland hit out at European double standards over India's purchase of energy from.

Indian FM Jaishankar says the U.S. told India to buy Russian oil in 2022 to stabilize markets, calling Western sanctions “double standards.”

“Let’s not pretend there’s some great principle involved here. I don’t think making this about sanctimony is really warranted"

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar delivered a pointed response after being questioned about India's purchase of Russian oil during a discussion in Finland.…