Bangladesh, July 19 -- India has sharply criticized the European Unions latest round of sanctions targeting Russia, denouncing what it calls a blatant double standard that threatens Indias energy security and economic interests. The move highlights Indias delicate balancing act amid escalating geopolitical tensions caused by the Ukraine conflict, as well as its growing energy partnership with Russia.

On July 18, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India released an official statement asserting that New Delhi “does not subscribe to any unilateral sanction measures” and underscored Indias status as a “responsible actor” in the global energy market. The statement strongly emphasized the countrys commitment to s...