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Jaishankar defends India's Russian oil purchases
Deccan Herald··12 Jun
Deccan Herald reported that External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar pushed back against criticism of India's Russian oil purchases, saying India buys oil based on cost and availability. He said global energy disruption after the Ukraine war and sanctions pushed India in that direction.
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What It Means For You
- India's oil choices affect fuel prices, inflation and foreign-policy positioning.
- Jaishankar's argument signals that New Delhi will resist pressure if it sees Western rules as inconsistent.
- Arms exports and energy sanctions are now linked in India's diplomatic messaging.
What's Happening
- Jaishankar defended India's Russian oil purchases in Finland.
- He said Europe has sold weapons that were used against India.
- He said the US had earlier encouraged Indian Russian oil buying to stabilise markets.
Strategic Autonomy
- India often describes its foreign policy as issue-based rather than alliance-bound.
- The Ukraine war reshaped oil flows after Europe reduced Russian purchases.
- New Delhi argues developing economies should not bear disproportionate energy costs.
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