‘They do it when it suits them’: Jaishankar on US tariffs and shifting stance on Russian oil

Jaishankar criticized Western nations’ double standards on sanctions, particularly regarding India’s purchase of Russian oil. He highlighted that the US itself encouraged India to buy Russian crude to stabilize global markets, emphasizing India’s decisions are driven by affordability and availability, not geopolitics. Jaishankar pointed out the inconsistent application of sanctions, urging a pragmatic approach. Jaishankar criticized Western nations’ double standards on sanctions, particularly regarding India’s purchase of Russian oil. He highlighted that the US itself encouraged India to buy Russian crude to stabilize global markets, emphasizing India’s decisions are driven by affordability and availability, not geopolitics. Jaishankar pointed out the inconsistent application of sanctions, urging a pragmatic approach.