The brutal terrorist attack at Pahalgam in Kashmir on April 22, which claimed 26 innocent lives, drew widespread international condemnation. Among the responses, Russia’s unequivocal support stood out. In a rare gesture of solidarity, President Vladimir Putin personally called Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, describing the incident as “barbaric” and urging that the perpetrators be brought to justice. Japan, too, lent its voice, with defence minister Gen Nakatani assuring his Indian counterpart, Rajnath Singh, of firm support in the fight against terrorism while on a visit to New Delhi. These expressions of solidarity are significant, particularly at a time when Pakistan continues to provoke India through repeated ceasefire violations along the Line of Control.........

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