Jaishankar: European sells weapons which are used to attack India | #eu #jaishankar #india
Jaishankar: European sells weapons which are used to attack India | #eu #jaishankar #india
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar made strong remarks during the Kultaranta Talks in Finland, where he addressed growing criticism of India’s continued purchase of Russian oil amid ongoing global tensions related to the Russia–Ukraine war. In his response, he pointed out what he described as inconsistencies in international positions, particularly highlighting how European countries have engaged in arms exports that, in various geopolitical contexts, have been used in conflicts affecting India’s security environment. Jaishankar stated that Europe sells weapons which have been used against India, and emphasized that such situations have not been recent but have existed for many years. He further underlined that India has never posed a military threat to any European nation and argued that India’s foreign policy decisions are guided by national interest and global market realities rather than external pressure. His remarks come at a time when global discussions continue over energy security, sanctions on Russia, and the strategic choices of emerging economies. The statement has sparked widespread debate on international double standards, global arms trade accountability, and the broader balance between strategic autonomy and geopolitical alignment in today’s world order.