Context: Unilateral Sanctions
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar criticised unilateral sanctions days before the expiry of the Russian oil purchase waiver, linking the issue to energy security, sovereign decision-making and global trade fairness.
Key Points
- India opposed sanctions imposed outside the UN framework.
- Such sanctions affect developing countries by disrupting energy access and trade flows.
- India defended its right to purchase energy based on national interest.
- The issue is closely linked to India’s strategic autonomy and energy security.
