India defends oil purchases from Russia, cautions against ‘double standards’ amid NATO’s threats
Jul 17, 2025
New Delhi, July 17, 2025 (ANI): On NATO chief Mark Rutte's comment that countries buying Russian oil could face secondary sanctions, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We have seen reports on the subject and are closely following the developments. Let me reiterate that securing the energy needs of our people is understandably an overriding priority for us. In this endeavour, we are guided by what is available in the markets and also by prevailing global circumstances. We would particularly caution against any double standards on the matter."
