November 27, 2024 11:32 AM

Jaishankar defends India’s energy policy and calls for diplomacy in Ukraine conflict amid western criticism

In a strong rebuttal to Western criticism over India's continued purchase of Russian oil amidst the ongoing Ukraine conflict, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized that nations must prioritize their own interests, just as Europe does, and questioned the selective approach towards disengagement with Russia. In an interview with Italy’s Corriere della Sera, Jaishankar responded to concerns over India's oil imports from Russia, asserting that every region has its own priorities. He ...