Russia Urges Restraint Amid Rising India-Pakistan Tensions After Pahalgam Attack

Tensions have heightened between India and Pakistan following a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that left 26 people dead, mostly tourists. In response, India suspended the 1960 Indus Water Treaty and Prime Minister Narendra Modi granted the armed forces full autonomy to decide their response to the attack. Pakistan has rejected India's allegations and criticized the suspension of the treaty, offering an international investigation into the incident. Russia, maintaining strong ties with both countries, has expressed deep concern over the escalating situation and has called for restraint and diplomatic resolution, with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov urging both sides to avoid further escalation. Pakistan's ambassador in Moscow has asked Russia to help mediate and de-escalate the crisis, referencing Russia's historic role in past India-Pakistan disputes. Russian officials have encouraged both nations to resolve their issues bilaterally, in line with previous accords.