India has firmly rejected the United Kingdom's decision to impose sanctions on Indian refiner, with the Ministry of External Affairs asserting that New Delhi does not recognize unilateral sanctions and prioritizes energy security for its citizens above Western pressure campaigns targeting Russian oil trade.

The pushback came after the UK announced sanctions on 90 entities, including Nayara Energy, as part of its latest effort to curtail Russian revenue streams funding the war in Ukraine. The British government's move places India in an uncomfortable position, caught between Western allies demanding compliance with sanctions and its own energy security imperatives that have led to increased Russian oil purchases.

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