Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri said India should be able to deal with any problems with Russian imports by seeking supplies from other countries.

India has firmly pushed back against NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s warning of secondary sanctions over its continued trade with Russia, asserting that its energy procurement decisions are based on national interest and market conditions.

Speaking at the weekly media briefing in New Delhi on Thursday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is closely monitoring the developments but firmly reiterated its priorities.