"It is unjustified to single out India," the ministry said. It said the EU conducted 67.5 billion euros ($78.02 billion) in trade with Russia in 2024, including record imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) reaching 16.5 million metric tons.

India has accused the EU and US of “indulging” in trade with Russia after Donald Trump criticised New Delhi for propping up Vladimir Putin’s war machine by buying its oil.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a strong response to the United States and European Union, defending its oil imports from Russia. The ministry called the criticism unfair and highlighted Western trade ties with Russia.

The European Commission said on Thursday a negotiated trade solution with the United States is within reach - while EU members voted to approve counter-tariffs on 93 billion euros ($109 billion) of U.

President Donald Trump met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during his trip to Scotland.