India accuses Western countries of double standards, Boris Johnson’s controversial statement

India has accused Western countries of double standards in energy imports from Russia. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that Europe continues to import energy from Russia in various forms, yet India is being targeted. Boris Johnson, the former Prime Minister of Britain, sparked controversy by stating, ‘I find it incredible that India can accept the annexation of Crimea but criticizes the West for importing energy from Russia.’ The statement has raised tensions between India and the Western countries.