Dismissing NATO chief Mark Rutte's threat of '100% secondary sanctions' on countries trading with Russia, India said that its domestic needs depend on the current market scenario and geopolitical conditions,

External affairs ministry has cautioned against double standards following NATO chief Rutte's warning of potential secondary sanctions for countries, including India, maintaining trade ties with Russia.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned that Brazil, China and India will face secondary sanctions from the US if Russia doesn’t negotiate a peace deal with Ukraine, and said they should lean on President Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire.