Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Doraiswami, criticized Western hypocrisy for continuing to source energy-related materials from Russia despite condemning India's relationship with President Vladimir Putin. He pointed out that several European countries purchase rare earth and other energy products from Russia, while urging India to avoid doing so. This selective nature of international relationships was highlighted by Doraiswami, who noted that many countries maintain ties with nations problematic for India without being asked to prove their loyalty through such choices.