EU Sanctions Indian Refinery in New Measures Against Russia, India Protests 'Double Standards'

The European Union imposed its 18th sanctions package against Russia, for the first time targeting an Indian entity—the Rosneft-owned Nayara Energy refinery in Gujarat. The measures also lower the price cap on Russian oil. India's Ministry of External Affairs responded sharply, stating it does not subscribe to unilateral sanctions and that there should be no "double standards" in energy trade. The move escalates pressure on India over its significant imports of discounted Russian crude since the Ukraine war began.