Nayara criticized Microsoft's decision as "based solely on Microsoft's unilateral interpretation of recent European Union sanctions," warning that it sets a "dangerous precedent for corporate overreach" and raises significant concerns about its impact on India's energy sector. Earlier this month, the EU imposed sanctions on the Vadinar refinery, owned by Nayara, which is an Indo-Russian joint venture with Rosneft holding a 49% stake. The sanctions, targeting the oil industry, include a ban on importing refined petroleum products derived from Russian crude, marking the first EU sanctions against an Indian refiner. Rosneft condemned the EU's decision as "unjustified and illegal." Nayara also questioned the legality of Microsoft's suspension of services in response to these sanctions. MENAFN30072025000045017281ID1109861572