(Photo: Kremlin)Amid increased bonhomie between Russia and Pakistan, the White House believes that Moscow does not have a great influence on Islamabad, a senior Trump Administration official has said. The official was responding to questions on the recent increase in relationship between Russia and Pakistan and how much influence it has over Islamabad. “But Russia as of now does not have a great deal of influence over Pakistan, with which its ties is relatively new,” the official said who on condition of anonymity. Yes, we see Russia and Pakistan having better relations and they have had in the past. We also see Russia asserting unhelpful propaganda trying to say we created ISIS and support ISIS,” the official said.

Source: Indian Express January 07, 2018 02:37 UTC