In a diplomatic move that signals growing international concern, Russian President Vladimir Putin called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi following a brutal terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which claimed the lives of at least a dozen civilians. The call came as tensions between India and Pakistan began to escalate once again.
Putin condemned the attack in strong terms, calling for justice and offering Russia’s support in investigating the incident. The Kremlin stated that Putin expressed solidarity with India, urging restraint but also pressing for firm action to prevent further violence in the region.
The Pahalgam incident has reopened old wounds. India has accused elements linked to Pakistan of supporting militant groups, an allegation that Pakistan has denied. But the timing and scale of the attack have heightened fears of a renewed diplomatic and military standoff between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
The world is watching closely. With global tensions already high due to ongoing conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, a fresh crisis in South Asia is the last thing the international community wants. Putin’s call underscores how volatile Kashmir remains—and how far-reaching its consequences could be.
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