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Hans India
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Phone Call Diplomacy: Putin, Trump discuss India-Pakistan conflict
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump spoke on the phone and discussed several global issues, including the conflict between India and Pakistan, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said during a briefing. According to Ushakov, the conflict was "stopped with the personal participation of President Trump. 'They also touched upon the Middle East and the armed conflict between India and Pakistan, which was stopped with the personal participation of President Trump,' Ushakov said, as reported by Russia's state-run TASS news agency. However, Ushakov offered no details of Trump's involvement or timing. Trump has in the past also taken credit for de-escalating South Asia tensions, particularly during his presidency. However, India has consistently maintained that the cessation of hostilities was the result of direct military dialogue. Officials confirmed that the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both nations coordinated the ceasefire following cross-border exchanges in early May. The recent skirmish began after a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, prompting India to carry out precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7. A mutual understanding to halt operations was reportedly reached on May 10 via DGMO-level talks. Amid the worsening ties between the two nuclear-powered nations, the phone call between Putin and Trump also touched on this conflict, along with other major global matters. After the call, Donald Trump posted on Truth Social and shared more details about the conversation. He said the two leaders talked about the Ukraine war, Iran's nuclear program, and other global matters. "I just finished speaking, by telephone, with President Vladimir Putin, of Russia. The call lasted approximately one hour and 15 minutes. We discussed the attack on Russia's docked airplanes, by Ukraine, and also various other attacks that have been taking place by both sides. It was a good conversation, but not a conversation that will lead to immediate Peace," Trump wrote.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Putin, Trump discuss India-Pakistan ties: Trump claimed he stopped conflict; Kremlin silent on details
Putin Trump discussion A recent phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump touched upon an unexpected flashpoint: the recent India-Pakistan conflict, a Kremlin aide said on Wednesday. According to Yury Ushakov, a senior advisor to Putin, the conflict was "stopped with the personal participation of President Trump. " 'They also touched upon the Middle East and the armed conflict between India and Pakistan, which was stopped with the personal participation of President Trump,' Ushakov said, as reported by Russia's state-run TASS news agency. However, Ushakov offered no details of Trump's involvement or timing. Trump claims credit, India cites military diplomacy Trump has in the past taken credit for de-escalating South Asia tensions, particularly during his presidency. However, India has consistently maintained that the cessation of hostilities was the result of direct military dialogue. Officials confirmed that the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both nations coordinated the ceasefire following cross-border exchanges in early May. The recent skirmish began after a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, prompting India to carry out precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7. Pakistan responded with aerial aggression over the next three days, targeting Indian military bases, but was met with strong retaliation. A mutual understanding to halt operations was reportedly reached on May 10 via DGMO-level talks. Pakistan seeks Putin's help, India gets diplomatic backing In a parallel development, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sent a letter to President Putin seeking Russia's involvement in diffusing tensions. The letter was delivered by Sharif's aide Syed Tariq Fatemi during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on Tuesday. "We are ready to sit down with them at the negotiating table," Fatemi said, expressing Islamabad's desire for Russian-led diplomacy. But India has been busy building a contrasting narrative in Moscow. Days before Fatemi's visit, a multi-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi received 'solid Russian support' for India's zero-tolerance policy against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, sources said. The rare moment of diplomatic shadowboxing in Moscow underlines the lingering mistrust between India and Pakistan, and the global interest in containing a regional crisis with nuclear stakes.
Indian Express
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
To dial down, Army works on plan to ‘rebalance' troops, equipment at border
A fortnight into the pause of military action in the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, a proposed plan for 'rebalancing of troops' is being discussed within the military to avoid any fresh escalation at the borders, The Indian Express has learned. This even as Operation Sindoor is on pause and all alerts remain at their heightened levels. While Indian and Pak armies are focusing on multiple confidence-building measures, plans for de-escalating troops and equipment from the borders within the next fortnight are being considered. Sources said Pakistan, which carried out major reinforcements of troops and equipment over the last few weeks, will also pull them back to pre-April locations. Incidentally, India had not ordered large-scale mobilisation or deployment of offensive formations over the last month. Limited equipment and corresponding troops, which had been moved from their permanent locations to operational ones, are now planning to go back to their regular locations. During Operation Sindoor, the density of troops along the borders had increased but that was more because of curtailing leave and less essential movement. However, sources said, these restrictions have now been lifted. Even short-term courses, which were to be cancelled temporarily, will now continue as per slated schedules. According to sources, after the first two days following the ceasefire agreement, no aerial violations by Pakistani drones were reported though the occasional stray drones were sighted in Jammu and Kashmir. They added that there are orders in place to avoid firing on them without appropriate clearances, even as any ceasefire violations at the LoC will be responded to by the troops. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi had flagged, in his address to the nation, Operation Sindoor is only on pause. This would imply that the military would continue to remain at a heightened state of alertness and operational readiness, while maintaining a strong defensive posture throughout. There has been no official statement from the government on whether there have been DGMO-level talks on the de-escalation after May 12. On May 12, DGMO Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai spoke to his Pakistani counterpart Major General Kashif Abdullah – their second conversation since they agreed to stop all military action—during which it was agreed that both sides would consider immediate measures to ensure troop reduction from the borders and forward areas. Sources said that stopping aerial violations was also discussed in the meeting. An Army statement had also mentioned that issues related to continuing the commitment that both sides must not fire a single shot or initiate any aggressive and inimical action against each other were discussed in the talks. The Indian Express had earlier reported that within days following May 12, both sides were scheduled to exchange plans on the modalities of de-escalation of troops and equipment deployed along the borders. Two days after the May 12 talks, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar had claimed that Pakistan had agreed to extend the ceasefire with India until May 18 following DGMO-level talks between the two sides. Without commenting on whether the two sides spoke, the Indian Army said both sides will continue the confidence-building measures to reduce the alertness level. It clarified that there is no expiry date to the understanding reached between the two militaries on May 10 to 'stop all firing and military action from land, air and sea.'
India Gazette
22-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Shrikant Shinde-led all-party delegation meets UAE Minister Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan
Abu Dhabi (UAE), May 22 (ANI): An all-party delegation led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde met UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi as part of India's global outreach against terrorism post Operation Sindoor. The delegation included BJP MPs Bansuri Swaraj and Atul Garg, Rajya Sabha MP and senior advocate Manan Kumar Mishra, BJP leader SS Ahluwalia, IUML MP ET Mohammed Basheer, BJD MP Sasmit Patra, and Ambassador Sujan Chinoy. Speaking on the reachout efforts External Affair Minister S Jaishankar said,'A nation united sends a strong message on combating terrorism.' Highlighting the significance of the visit and the diversity of political voices in the group, delegation leader Shrikant Shinde said it was crucial to present India's position to the world. 'I am fortunate to lead a group going to UAE and West Africa. It is very important to give a message to the world about what India has been facing for many years, including Pakistan's support and funding of terrorism,' he said, adding, 'India and Pakistan gained independence at the same time, but India has progressed economically, while Pakistan has progressed only in terrorism.' Echoing the sentiment, BJP leader SS Ahluwalia said the delegation aims to expose Pakistan's disinformation campaign globally. 'We are going to tell the world the reality of what happened on April 22 and counter the false news spread by Pakistan's propaganda machinery,' he stated. Supporting this, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj highlighted India's firm and decisive response to terrorism, stating, 'The terrorist attack in Pahalgam was a blow to the soul of India. PM Modi and our armed forces have given a befitting reply through Operation Sindoor. The PM has made it clear that terror and talks cannot go together. With a sense of 'Nation First,' this all-party delegation will present India's position to the nations we visit.' Their statements underline the delegation's united commitment to exposing Pakistan's false narratives and reaffirming India's strong stance against terrorism on the global stage. This delegation is one of seven all-party groups visiting key partner countries, including members of the UN Security Council, aiming to project India's national consensus and resolute approach to combating terrorism in all its forms. Following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, India launched precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The Indian Armed Forces responded strongly to subsequent Pakistani aggression and targeted its airbases. A ceasefire understanding was reached after a DGMO-level call between the two countries. (ANI)
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
No mediation, only bilateral talks: Salman Khurshid differs with Congress on India-Pakistan 'ceasefire'
NEW DELHI: Even as Congress continues to question govt over US President Donald Trump's claim of brokering a "ceasefire" between India and Pakistan, party functionary Salman Khurshid, one of the delegates who will visit world capitals to put forth India's stand against terrorism, diverged from Congress's stand to say there was no mediation by any third party and the pause in hostilities between the two countries was agreed upon through DGMO-level talks. "There was no interference by anyone (in the understanding between India and Pakistan), there was no mediation. But when such things happen in the world, different people try to send a message. But whatever happened, has happened only between the two nations. When the matter escalated, it was between our two nations. When it ended, it ended between the two nations. It was initiated by the Pakistani DGMO, they said we should end this. We said it should be done if they are ready," Khurshid told reporters after a briefing by foreign secretary Vikram Misri on the outreach. Khurshid is part of a delegation led by JDU's Sanjay Jha that will visit Southeast Asian nations. Coming from a senior Congress member, the remarks spell more embarrassment for the opposition party, which has repeatedly cited Trump's claim to question govt's stand that the pause was agreed upon bilaterally and without external mediation. Khurshid said, "Politics within the country is our right, our duty; it is different. But outside the country, what we have to say is different."
