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Putin Reaffirms Support for India After Pahalgam Terror Attack

Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned the April 22 attack, offered counterterrorism support, and accepted an invitation to the annual India-Russia summit.

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 09: Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) attend the award ceremony as Putin awards the Order of St. Andrew to Narendra Modi for his contributions to the relations between the two countries in Moscow, Russia on July 09, 2024. Delegations from both nations attended the award ceremony in the capital on Tuesday, July 9. The Order of St. Andrew was the highest honor of the Russian Empire, awarded to the Imperial Family, ambassadors, and servants of the state. (Photo by Sefa Karacan/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Putin's support to India comes at a crucial time amid escalation tensions with Pakistan after the April 22 Pahalgam attack.
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Overview

  • Russian President Vladimir Putin called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to condemn the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, including tourists.
  • Putin expressed condolences, pledged full support for India’s counterterrorism efforts, and emphasized the need to bring the perpetrators and their supporters to justice.
  • The leaders reiterated their commitment to strengthening the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership, highlighting its resilience against external pressures.
  • Prime Minister Modi invited President Putin to visit India for the annual bilateral summit later this year, and Putin accepted the invitation.
  • The attack, claimed by the Pakistan-linked Resistance Front, has intensified India-Pakistan tensions, with India implementing punitive measures and Pakistan advocating for an international investigation.