Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday urged Pakistan and the Taliban to end the fighting and resolve their differences through dialogue and diplomacy. It described Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghan border areas as a tragic incident.
In a statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry said: “The Russian side calls on Islamabad and Kabul to end the armed conflict and resolve disputed issues through political and diplomatic means.”
The United Nations said on Monday that at least 28 people had been killed in Pakistan’s airstrikes. However, both the Pakistani military and the Taliban have reported higher casualty figures.
Pakistan accuses the Taliban of providing safe haven in Afghanistan to militants responsible for attacks inside Pakistan. The Taliban reject the allegation, saying insecurity and militant activity are Pakistan’s internal problem.
