India has firmly pushed back against NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s warning of secondary sanctions over its continued trade with Russia, asserting that its energy procurement decisions are based on national interest and market conditions.

Speaking at the weekly media briefing in New Delhi on Thursday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is closely monitoring the developments but firmly reiterated its priorities.

India warns against double standards on oil purchases from Russia amid NATO threat of sanctions on trading nations.