Russia-Ukraine War l Jaishankar Calls Out West Again, Questions 'Isn't Europe Funding The War?'
CRUX
7 min, 3 sec
The speaker discusses the complexities of global politics, criticizing the double standards in oil purchases and stressing the importance of national interests and choices.
Summary
- The speaker challenges the notion that India's purchase of Russian oil funds conflict while Europe's purchase of Russian gas does not.
- The hypocrisy of western countries limiting oil sources for India and then criticizing its oil deals is highlighted.
- Europe's silence on issues in Asia is used to question why Asia should trust Europe on any front.
- The speaker insists on India’s right to make its own decisions, emphasizing its significant global presence.
- The problem of speculation in wheat trade leading to policy changes to protect local and less developed countries is discussed.
Chapter 1
The speaker criticizes European double standards regarding oil purchases and the perception of global problems.
- The speaker refutes the notion that European problems are global, while global problems are dismissed by Europe.
- European purchases of Russian oil and gas are contrasted with criticism of India's oil deals.
- The argument is made that funding the war should be viewed equally, whether it's gas to Europe or oil to India.
Chapter 2
The speaker discusses the political implications of oil purchases and the West's position on funding conflicts.
- The speaker suggests that oil purchases are market-driven and should not be attached to political messaging.
- The West's efforts to curtail funding for conflicts are contrasted with the criticism of India's actions.
- The speaker calls for more even-handedness in judging oil purchases and their impact on conflict funding.
Chapter 3
The speaker addresses the unfair approach of the West towards India in the global oil market.
- The speaker questions why oil from Iran and Venezuela is not allowed in the market, stressing the unfairness to India.
- The hypocrisy in European sanctions that consider the welfare of their population but not others is criticized.
- The need for Europe to understand the importance of being considerate of other nations' interests is emphasized.
Chapter 4
The speaker asserts India's right to independently navigate its geopolitical relationships without aligning with specific axes.
- The speaker rejects the notion of needing to join a global axis and stresses India's autonomy in international relations.
- Europe's past silence on Asian issues is cited as a reason for Asia's distrust.
- India's significant global presence is used to justify its entitlement to make independent choices.
Chapter 5
The speaker discusses the need to address speculative trading in wheat and protect less developed countries.
- The speaker explains measures taken to stop speculation that was using Indian wheat stocks, which affected local prices.
- The aim is to prevent the diversion of resources to richer countries, similar to what happened with COVID-19 vaccines.