India has not been a part of any group in the Russia-Ukraine war since the beginning. Despite this, Europe expressed doubt on India. In view of this, Europe’s attempt to encircle India has suffered a major setback. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar exposed the face of Europe from the soil of Finland and presented such evidence which has opened the eyes of the European Union.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar gave a befitting reply in Finland to the European countries who raised questions on India’s foreign policy. Showing a mirror to Europe, Jaishankar said that Europe was never attacked with Indian weapons, but on the contrary, India was attacked with European weapons. He said in clear words that for years India has been attacked with weapons which were sold by European countries.

S Jaishankar, who arrived in Finland to participate in the Kultaranta Talks program, had discussions with Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen and UAE’s Assistant Foreign Minister Lana Nusseibeh. In the panel discussion, when S Jaishankar was asked that there is a perception in Europe that India talks about moral equality regarding the Russia-Ukraine war but also shows a soft attitude towards Russia by buying oil from it. On this the Foreign Minister gave such a reply that the European leaders were stunned.

Showed mirror to Europe
S Jaishankar clearly said that no European country has ever been attacked with Indian weapons. I wish I could say the same for European weapons in the context of India. The Foreign Minister further said that for many years European countries have been selling such weapons which were used in attacks on India. Despite this, India never took any step which threatened the security of Europe.

Jaishankar said that India buys oil on the basis of cost and availability. At that time most of the oil available in the market was Russian. The reason for this was that European countries were buying oil from the Middle East, which has been India’s traditional supplier. In such a situation, circumstances forced us to go in a different direction. He reminded that before 2022, India did not buy oil from Russia in large quantities, but after the Russia-Ukraine war, there was a change in the energy market and America itself had requested that India buy oil from Russia.

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Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday (23 March 2026). During this, he also met the ambassadors of Gulf countries. Jaishankar told on social media that he had a long conversation with Marco Rubio, in which the situation in the Middle East and its impact on the world economy was discussed. Especially concern was expressed regarding energy security and it was said to remain in touch in future also.

Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar also met the ambassadors of the member countries of the Gulf Corporation Council. Ambassadors of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait and Qatar participated in this meeting. During this, everyone shared their views on the situation in the Middle East. Jaishankar also thanked these countries for their support to the Indian people living there.

Had a detailed telecon this evening with US @SecRubio. Our discussions focused on the West Asia conflict and its impact on the international economy. We particularly spoke about energy security concerns. Agreed to remain in touch.

—Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) March 23, 2026

Cabinet meeting on security matters in India

This meeting has taken place at a time when recently the Cabinet Committee on Security in India also held an important meeting. In this meeting, measures to deal with the situation arising after the attacks on Iran by Israel and America were discussed. Special attention was paid to securing the supply of grains, fuel and fertilizers in the country. The government is also alert about the security of about 1 crore Indians living in the Middle East. Of these, about 80 lakh Indians live only in Saudi Arabia and UAE.

Talked to Sri Lankan Foreign Minister

Jaishankar also spoke to Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on Monday. During this, the impact of the situation in West Asia was discussed. Due to this crisis, Sri Lanka has also demanded additional fuel from India, which India is considering. Apart from this, Jaishankar also talked to German Foreign Minister Johann Wadeful and discussed the situation in West Asia. On the current situation, the Government of India is continuously monitoring this entire matter and is taking necessary steps, so that the needs of the country and the safety of Indians living abroad are maintained.

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