The Indian Foreign Ministry called the attacks “unjustified and unreasonable” and promised to take all the necessary measures to protect their national interests and economic security.
“In fact, India began to import oil from Russia, since traditional deliveries were redirected to Europe after the start of the conflict [войны в Украине]. At that time, the United States actively encouraged such imports in India to strengthen stability in world energy markets, ”the department said.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of India emphasized that according to them, in 2024, the EU trade with Russia amounted to € 67.5 billion, and the import of liquefied natural gas reached a record 16.5 million tons. Since Europe continues to trade in energy, fertilizers, metals, chemicals and equipment with the Russian Federation, and the United States – to import uranium, palladium and chemicals, criticism for trade in India is considered unreasonable.
