‘Pakistan And Iran’: US President Trump’s India-Iran Gaffe While Praising Tariff PolicyNEW DELHI: India on Thursday firmly rejected the United Kingdom's latest sanctions targeting Russia’s oil sector and Indian firms, reiterating that it does not recognise unilateral sanctions, warning against "double standards" in energy trade. "We have noted the latest sanctions announced by the UK... We do not subscribe to any unilateral sanctions. The Government of India considers the provision of energy security a responsibility of paramount importance to meet the basic needs of its citizens," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at his weekly media briefing.Jaiswal highlighted that Indian companies procure energy globally, considering overall market conditions. "We would stress that there should be no double standards, especially when it comes to energy trade," he added.These remarks came after the UK government announced 90 new sanctions on Wednesday, targeting Russia’s oil exports and entities linked to its energy trade, including India’s Nayara Energy Limited.The move, coordinated between the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the Treasury, aims to "strike at the heart" of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s "war chest" in the conflict with Ukraine. As an Indian company, we are deeply committed to supporting the nation’s energy security and fostering economic growth.

Source: The Times October 16, 2025 17:52 UTC