Bangladesh, July 21 -- In a fiery statement issued on July 20, Russian oil giant Rosneft condemned the European Unions recent sanctions against the Vadinar refinery in India, calling them “unjustified and illegal.” The refinery, operated by Nayara Energy-an Indo-Russian joint venture in which Rosneft holds a 49% stake-has become the latest target in Brussels widening sanctions campaign against entities connected to Moscow amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

The measures, announced as part of the EUs 18th sanctions package against Russia, extend beyond traditional European borders, triggering concern in both Moscow and New Delhi over the legality, impact, and motivation behind the move. While the EU insists its efforts are aime...