Putin condemns Pahalgam attack on call with PM Modi, promising Russia's support in India's counter-terrorism struggle | Indian News
Pahalgam terrorist attack: Russian President Vladimir Putin called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to strongly condemn the terrorist attacks carried out on April 22 in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, and inspired condolences to 26 lives.
Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal informed the conversation between the two leaders on social media platforms, adding that the Russian president stressed that the perpetrators of the attack and their supporters should be brought to justice.
“President Putin @kremlinrussia_e called @narendramodi and strongly condemned the terrorist attacks in Pahargam, India. He expressed his deepest condolences for the loss of innocent lives and expressed his full support for India. He stressed that he emphasized the outrageous attackers, their supporters and their supporters must all give to the judicial officials, which is the jais of JAIS.
He continued: “Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen the strategic partnership of special and privileged in India and Russia. The Prime Minister extended greetings to President Putin for the 80th anniversary of Victory Day and invited him to the annual summit in India later this year.”
President Putin @kremlinrussia_e Called PM @narendramodi And strongly condemn the terrorist attacks in Pahargam, India. He expressed his deepest condolences for the loss of innocent lives and expressed his full support to India in the fight against terrorism. He stressed…
– Randhir Jaiswal (@Meaindia) May 5, 2025
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After the bloody massacres suffered by Pahalgam, New Delhi announced a series of measures against Islamabad earlier, including a moratorium on the Indian Waters Treaty “immediately until Pakistan reliably irreversibly covers its support for cross-border terrorism”.
