India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar delivered a pointed response after being questioned about India's purchase of Russian oil during a discussion in Finland. Jaishankar argued that market conditions pushed India toward Russian supplies after Europe increased purchases from traditional Middle Eastern sources. He then turned the spotlight on Europe’s own record, noting that no European nation had been attacked with Indian weapons. The remarks quickly drew attention as debates over Russia, energy security, Ukraine and global double standards continue. Has India just delivered its strongest rebuttal yet to Western criticism over Moscow ties?
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