🛢️ India Calls Out the West’s Hypocrisy on Russian Oil Imports

India has officially pushed back against proposed U.S. sanctions targeting countries importing Russian oil — calling them “double standards.”

Here's why this matters:

🇮🇳 India currently imports 38% of its oil from Russia — a sharp rise from just 5% before the Ukraine conflict. This shift has been crucial for India's energy security, strategic reserves, and inflation control.

🇷🇺 Despite sanctions, Russia continues to supply oil to Europe as well — though reduced to 6%. Yet, the largest buyers today are India, China (50%), and Brazil — the BRICS nations.

🧾 The U.S. is now considering the Russia Sanctions Act of 2025, which could impose up to 500% tariffs on countries continuing to purchase Russian oil. This disproportionately targets countries like India, not Europe — even though some European nations still import Russian energy.

⚠️ India’s stance is clear:

You can’t selectively penalize countries trying to meet their energy needs while ignoring similar behavior in your own backyard.

🎯 The bigger picture: These geopolitical tactics echo Cold War-style pressure politics, where the West targets allies of adversaries rather than addressing the root causes.

As global energy dynamics shift, one thing is certain: India will prioritize national interest, diversification, and strategic autonomy.

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