Western Double Standards on Russian Imports: A Global Trade Analysis
Despite Western sanctions, the U.S. and European Union continue to import Russian energy and commodities, while India has increased its purchases. Europe's imports have drastically decreased due to sanctions, yet it still procures essential goods. India has exponentially increased its imports, particularly crude oil. U.S. imports have also declined.
Despite Western sanctions, the U.S. and European Union maintain significant imports of Russian energy and commodities, three years after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
India has criticized what it perceives as Western double standards, following U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed threats amidst India's rising Russian crude oil imports. EU sanctions have shrunk trade with Russia by 86% since 2022, yet Europe continues to buy essential goods, including oil and gas.
In contrast, India's imports from Moscow, particularly crude oil, have surged, while the U.S. has experienced a decline in its Russian imports, focusing on fertilizers and nuclear materials.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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