India Defends Russian Oil Purchases Amid Western Criticism
India robustly counteracts US and EU criticisms over its import of Russian crude oil, highlighting their own continued trade with Russia. The Ministry of External Affairs emphasizes India's need for affordable energy due to global market shifts following the Ukraine conflict, supporting rational import decisions.
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In a bold defense of its economic strategies, India on Monday hit back at the US and European Union for their "unjustified and unreasonable" vilification regarding its procurement of Russian crude oil.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) dismissed Western criticism, pointing out that both the US and EU maintain trade relations with Russia themselves.
Citing energy stability and affordability for Indian consumers as driving forces, the MEA rebuffed accusations while highlighting the hypocrisy of the West's continued Russian imports.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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