Russia calls on Afghanistan and Pakistan to halt clashes and negotiateDiplomatic Appeal Amid Rising TensionsRussia Urges Immediate Halt to Cross-Border AttacksMOSCOW, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Russia urged Afghanistan and Pakistan on Friday to halt cross-border attacks immediately and resolve their differences by diplomatic means. Russia’s Relations with Afghanistan and PakistanRussia is the only country to officially recognise the Taliban government of Afghanistan, and also has good relations with Pakistan. Kremlin Comments on Military Clashes"Of course, the direct military clashes that have taken place do not bode well. Visit by Pakistan’s Prime Minister to RussiaPeskov confirmed a visit to Russia by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was being prepared, without giving a date. Call to Return to Negotiations"We call on our friends Afghanistan and Pakistan to abandon this dangerous confrontation and return to the negotiating table to resolve all differences through political and diplomatic means," she wrote on Telegram.

Source: Washington Post February 27, 2026 16:57 UTC