There should be no double standards: India on EU sanctions
The European Union (EU) has announced a new package of sanctions aimed at Russia over its war against Ukraine. It also named India's Vadinar Refinery in which Russian energy firm Rosneft has a major stake.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India does not subscribe to any unilateral sanction measures.
The 18th package of sanctions included measures largely aimed at curbing the revenues of Russia's oil and energy sector such as an import ban on refined petroleum products made from Russian crude oil.
The EU's foreign and security policy chief Kaja Kallas said on social media that the 27-member bloc had approved 'one of its strongest sanctions packages against Russia to date".
The new sanctions include a lower oil price cap, the designation of the 'biggest Rosneft refinery in India", and measures aimed at 105 more shadow fleet ships.
'We have noted the latest sanctions announced by the European Union," Jaiswal said.
He said India is a 'responsible" actor and remain fully committed to its legal obligations.
'The government of India considers the provision of energy security a responsibility of paramount importance to meet the basic needs of its citizens," he said.
'We would stress that there should be no double standards, especially when it comes to energy trade," he added. PTI MPB ZMN
(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments
First Published:
July 18, 2025, 22:15 IST
Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Hindustan Times
31 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
IRCTC received 6,645 complaints related to food quality in 2024-25: Government
In 2024-25, 6,645 complaints related to poor quality of food were reported by passengers, out of which in 1,341 cases fines were imposed on the food suppliers, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha on Friday. According to the data, in 2023-24, 2022-23, and 2021-22, the number of complaints received from passengers was 7,026, 4,421, and 1,082, respectively.(PTI/Representative) Of the total, in 2,995 cases warnings were issued, in 1,547 cases suitable advisories were given and other measures were taken in the remaining 762 cases, Vaishnaw said in the reply. CPI(M) MP John Brittas raised the issues of food quality in trains and transparency in the award of contracts to companies. When asked to provide details regarding instances of seizure of unhygienic food items from the railway caterers as well as complaints filed by passengers regarding the quality and safety of food served on trains in the last five years, the Railway Minister presented the data in a tabular form. Vaishnaw said, "Prompt and appropriate punitive action, including imposition of fines, disciplinary action, counselling, warning etc., is taken in case any instance of adulterated/unhygienic food or passenger complaint is reported." According to the data, in 2023-24, 2022-23, and 2021-22, the number of complaints received from passengers was 7,026, 4,421, and 1,082, respectively. Brittas asked "whether Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) awarded contracts across multiple railway routes, including Vande Bharat and other long-distance services, to a corporate group using multiple affiliate entities." In his reply, the Union minister said that the IRCTC regularly floats tenders to select service providers for the provision of onboard catering services in trains, including Vande Bharat and other long-distance trains. "These tenders are awarded through a transparent process to the highest bidders as per the terms and conditions stipulated in the tender documents. The details of Letters of Award (LOA), issued to multiple service providers, are published on the website of IRCTC. At present, contracts of clusters of trains have been awarded by IRCTC to 20 entities," Vaishnaw said. He provided various measures taken to maintain food quality, such as the supply of meals from designated Base Kitchens, commissioning of modern Base Kitchens at identified locations, Installation of CCTV Cameras in Base Kitchens, shortlisting and use of popular and branded raw materials, deployment of Food Safety Supervisors at Base Kitchens to monitor food safety and hygienic practices among others.
The Wire
an hour ago
- The Wire
Thailand-Cambodia Clashes: Toll Rises, Both Sides Blame Each Other For Preventing Ceasefire
World Tens of thousands of people living along the Southeast Asian neighbours' border have fled the violence. Thai residents evacuate from their homes following clashes between Thai and Cambodian soldiers in Sisaket province, Thailand, July 25, 2025. Photo: AP/PTI. New Delhi: Thailand and Cambodia were engaged in military hostilities along their border for the second day on Friday (July 25), with deaths reported on both sides and tens of thousands of people fleeing the violence. Thailand's army said six soldiers were killed on Thursday and Friday. Reuters reports that the total toll in the country is 19, with a Cambodian provincial official reporting one death on their side. Both sides have blamed each other for initiating the hostilities, which occur against the backdrop of tensions along their long-disputed border. The situation escalated after a Cambodian soldier was killed in an exchange of fire with Thai troops while he dug trenches along the border in May. Earlier this week, a landmine explosion had injured several Thai soldiers, following which the two countries expelled each other's ambassadors in tit-for-tat moves and downgraded diplomatic ties. While Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia – which currently chairs the ASEAN bloc that Thailand and Cambodia are members of – said he spoke to the Thai acting prime minister and his Cambodian opposite number calling for a ceasefire, both those leaders on Friday laid the blame at the other side for continuing hostilities. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Friday that he agreed with Ibrahim's proposal for a ceasefire and had heard from him that Thai Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai too was on board, but that the Thai side ultimately 'reversed their position', choosing instead to 'wait for a later date'. Meanwhile, Thailand's foreign ministry said on Friday evening that although Bangkok 'fully agrees with' Ibrahim's proposal and 'will consider it', 'Cambodian forces have continued their indiscriminate attacks on Thai territory', showing Phnom Penh's 'lack of good faith'. Bangkok said in a statement on Friday afternoon that 'the current situation is a dispute between the governments and armed forces of both countries and not between the people'. 'This is not a declaration of war but merely a clash along the border in order to protect our sovereignty and territorial integrity and to respond to the aggression,' it added. The UN Security Council was scheduled to discuss the conflict in New York at 3 pm local time (12:30 am on Saturday Indian time) in a closed emergency meeting. Following the eruption of hostilities on Thursday, over 58,000 people fled from villages to temporary shelters, per the Thai public health ministry. Cambodian authorities said more than 23,000 people evacuated from the border region. Thailand has declared martial law in eight districts bordering Cambodia. With inputs from DW. The Wire is now on WhatsApp. Follow our channel for sharp analysis and opinions on the latest developments.
India Today
an hour ago
- India Today
Stop fuelling Russia's aggression: US warns China at UN over Ukraine war
Tensions flared between the United States and China at the United Nations Security Council meeting on Friday, as Washington accused Beijing of aiding Russia's war in Ukraine through the export of dual-use goods, while China refuted the claims and warned against US Ambassador to the UN, Dorothy Shea, urged countries, specifically naming China, to halt exports that contribute to Russia's military capabilities, including components found in drones and missiles used against claim to have implemented strong export controls on dual-use goods falls apart in the face of daily recovery of Chinese-produced components in the drones, weapons, and vehicles that Russia uses against Ukraine,' Shea told the 15-member Security Council. She emphasised that the continued flow of such goods to Russia helps its missile and drone attacks, and undermines global efforts to curb the conflict. 'If China is sincere in calling for peace, it should stop fuelling Russia's aggression,' Shea in turn, pushed back strongly against the accusations. China's deputy UN Ambassador Geng Shuang defended Beijing's stance, asserting that China has maintained strict controls and has not contributed weapons to the conflict.'China did not start the war in Ukraine, is not a party to the conflict, has never provided lethal weapons, and has always 'strictly controlled dual-use materials, including the export of drones,'' Geng also criticised the US for deflecting responsibility, saying, 'We urge the US to stop shifting blame on the Ukraine issue or creating confrontation and instead play a more constructive role in promoting ceasefire and peace talks.'Earlier, an investigation by news agency Reuters revealed that Chinese-made engines have been secretly routed to a Russian state-owned drone manufacturer under the guise of "industrial refrigeration units" in an attempt to bypass Western sanctions.- EndsWith inputs from ReutersMust Watch
