Putin Condemns Pahalgam Attack, Extends Full Support To PM Modi; Confirms India Visit

Pahalgam Terror Attack: Russian President Vladimir Putin referred to as Prime Minister Narendra Modi to strongly condemn the April 22 terror assault in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, and prolonged condolences for the lack of 26 lives.

Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, knowledgeable at the social media platform X in regards to the dialog between the 2 leaders and added that the Russian President emphasized that the perpetrators of the assault and their backers must be delivered to justice.

“President Putin @KremlinRussia_E called PM @narendramodi and strongly condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam, India. He conveyed deepest condolences on the loss of innocent lives and expressed full support to India in the fight against terrorism. He emphasised that the perpetrators of the heinous attack and their supporters must be brought to justice,” Jaiswal wrote. 

PM Modi additionally invited Putin for the India-Russia Annual Summit to be held in India later this yr. 

“Both leaders reiterated their commitment to further deepen India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. PM conveyed greetings to President Putin on the celebration of the 80th anniversary of Victory Day and invited him for the Annual Summit to be held in India later in the year,” he persisted. 

President Putin @KremlinRussia_E referred to as PM @narendramodi and strongly condemned the phobia assault in Pahalgam, India. He conveyed inner most condolences at the lack of blameless lives and expressed complete beef up to India within the battle towards terrorism. He emphasized that the…
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) May 5, 2025

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Putin To Visit India

Russian President Putin additionally authorized PM Modi’s invitation to consult with India on Monday. 

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India’s Measures After Pahalgam Attack

On Monday, amid emerging tensions between the 2 countries, India suspended the water float during the Baglihar Dam at the Chenab River. Furthermore, 5 improvised explosive gadgets (IEDs) and two wi-fi units have been recovered after a terrorist hideout was once busted in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, as in line with experiences. 

After the massacre that went down in Pahalgam, New Delhi had previous introduced a chain of measures towards Islamabad, together with the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty “with immediate effect, until Pakistan credibly and irreversibly abjures its support for cross-border terrorism.”

(with businesses’ inputs)