Russia presses Pakistan and India for Talks amid fears of military action in Kashmir.
Tensions between Pakistan and India escalate after a deadly attack in Indian-occupied Kashmir, prompting world reactions, and now Russia has called for restraint and dialogue between the two South Asian neighbors.
The tensions surged after New Delhi’s alleged false flag operation in the Pahalgam area of occupied Kashmir, which left over two dozen tourists dead.
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The Indian government shortly blamed cross-border elements for the attack and responded by suspending key aspects of the Indus Waters Treaty — a historic water-sharing agreement between the two nations. In turn, Pakistan issued a strong diplomatic response to what it calls “unilateral and provocative actions” by New Delhi.
Amid fear of strikes, Russia stepped forward with a call for calm. The Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed a meeting between Pakistan’s Ambassador to Russia, Khalid Jameel, and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister, as the two sides discussed the recent attack, rising tensions in the region, and broader bilateral and regional issues.
The Kremlin urged both nuclear-armed nations to show restraint and resolve their disputes through peaceful means and diplomatic engagement, it said.
