Tensions Rise in South Asia – Russia Steps In, Urging Calm Between India and Pakistan
In a move that underscores just how precarious things are getting between South Asia’s two nuclear-armed neighbors, Russia has stepped into the fray, calling for diplomacy over saber-rattling. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reached out to his Indian counterpart, S. Jaishankar, on Saturday, urging both India and Pakistan to lean into dialogue—not confrontation. This comes hot…