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International Desk | May 5, 2025: Russia has extended an offer to mediate between India and Pakistan to de-escalate tensions sparked by a terrorist attack in Kashmir. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov proposed assistance during a conversation with his Pakistani counterpart, Ishaq Dar, on Sunday, according to a report by Geo News on May 5.
The Russian Foreign Ministry, referencing Lavrov’s discussion with Dar, stated that particular attention was given to reducing tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad. In a statement posted on Telegram, the ministry emphasized Moscow’s readiness to facilitate a political resolution to the situation arising from the April 22 terrorist attack in the Pahalgam area of the Kashmir Valley.
Earlier, Lavrov also held a phone call with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, urging both neighboring nations to resolve their differences peacefully. The attack, which killed 26 people, mostly tourists, has intensified hostilities, with India accusing Pakistan of supporting terrorism—a charge Pakistan denies.
Russia’s proposal comes amid heightened diplomatic and military frictions, including India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and Pakistan’s closure of airspace to Indian aircraft. Both nations have been urged by global powers, including the United States, to exercise restraint to prevent further escalation in the volatile region.
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