India, July 17 -- India on Thursday responded to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's warning about sanctions on countries buying Russian oil by saying that the country's energy procurement is based on market conditions and national interests.

In an apparent reference to some European countries still buying Russian energy, external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said there should be no "double standards" on the issue.

Rutte has warned India, Brazil and China that they could face secondary sanctions if they continue to do business with Russia.

"We have seen reports on the subject and are closely following the developments. Let me reiterate that securing energy needs of our people is understandably an overriding priority fo...