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.

Jaiswal’s comments came after NATO chief Mark Rutte, speaking at a press conference in Washington alongside US Senators Thom Tillis and Jeanne Shaheen, called on India, China, and Brazil to sever their economic ties with Moscow.

Mark Rutte, Nato secretary general has threatened India, China, and Brazil with secondary sanctions. Nato chief also stressed that the US would now "massively" supply Ukraine with weapons "not just air defense,

Trump on Monday said the United States would ship "billions of dollars' worth" of military equipment to NATO members, paid for by the alliance, to be handed over to Ukrainian forces battling grinding Russian advances. Trump had earlier this month suggested NATO would "100 percent" pay for U.S. weapons, which would be sent to Ukraine.

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.

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is guided by market options and global factors, and cautioned against any double standards over Russian oil imports.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has issued a strong warning to countries that continue doing business with Russia. Speaking at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Rutte said that nations like Brazil, India,

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discusses his Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump and efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine on 'Special Report.'

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has repeatedly said that Moscow’s annual ammunition production capacity is four times greater than that of the western alliance. View on euronews