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In a statement, the MEA defended India’s energy strategy, saying that its crude oil purchases from Russia are “a necessity compelled by global market conditions”
Indian generics saved $1.3 trillion between 2013 to 2022 for the US economy, Bhaskar told News18. (PTI)
India on Monday responded to US President Donald Trump’s latest “tariff” threat over its purchase of Russian oil, saying that targeting New Delhi is “unjustified and unreasonable” and highlighted how the United States continues to import uranium hexafluoride from Russia for its nuclear industry.
In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) defended India’s energy strategy, saying that its crude oil purchases from Russia are “a necessity compelled by global market conditions” and not a political endorsement of Moscow.
It further asserted that the country will take all necessary measures to safeguard its national interests and economic security.
In a pointwise rebuttal, the MEA highlighted that the US and European Union have themselves continued trade with Russia, including in energy and critical commodities, despite publicly opposing the Ukraine conflict.
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Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More
Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More
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