Jaishankar Criticizes the West's Hypocrisy Over Russia's Oil Purchase and Putin's Ukraine War

S Jaishankar, India's External Affairs Minister, defended India's position on Russian oil purchases and the Ukraine crisis on April 12 in Washington, DC. Jaishankar, slamming western hypocrisy, claimed that India's whole monthly purchase will be less than what Europe buys in an afternoon. India has also encouraged both Ukraine and Russia to put an end to the hostilities, according to Jaishankar. He also stated that India is willing to help in whatever way it can. The vital 2+2 debate takes place against the backdrop of one of Europe's bloodiest wars in decades. Blinken also praised India's assistance to Ukraine throughout the conflict at the 2+2 dialogue. India has repeatedly urged for a halt to the violence, but abstaining from voting against Russia at the United Nations.