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Russia Urges Pakistan, Afghanistan to Use Diplomacy for Dispute Resolution

From The Straits Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Russia has urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to resolve their disputes through diplomatic means.
  • The call follows a recent Pakistani airstrike on border areas, which resulted in at least 28 deaths according to the UN.
  • Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harboring militants, while the Afghan Taliban denies these claims.

Russia's Foreign Ministry has called on Pakistan and Afghanistan to pursue diplomatic solutions for their ongoing differences. The statement from Moscow specifically referenced a recent "tragic episode" involving Pakistani airstrikes on border regions.

The United Nations reported that at least 28 people were killed in the Pakistani airstrikes, though figures provided by Pakistan's security forces and the Afghan Taliban were higher. Russia's Foreign Ministry urged both Islamabad and Kabul to cease hostilities and settle their disputes through political and diplomatic channels, as stated on the ministry's website.

This appeal comes amid heightened tensions, with Pakistan accusing Afghanistan of providing sanctuary to militants responsible for attacks within Pakistan. The Afghan Taliban has consistently denied these allegations, asserting that militancy is an internal issue for Pakistan to address.

The Russian side urges Islamabad and Kabul to end the armed conflict and resolve disputed issues through political and diplomatic means

— Russia's Foreign MinistryThe statement outlined Russia's position on the conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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