Russia talks about involvement of US President in halting India-Pakistan military conflict

STC NEWS MONITORING DESK
JUNE 06 (STC): Russia has issued a brief for media consumption after a 70-minute phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The brief giving details of the conversation states that the two global leaders have discussed the armed conflict between India and Pakistan. And for the first time, as per the Russian media brief, Russia has talked about the involvement of the US President in halting the military conflict between the two countries.
A key aide to President Putin Yury Ushakov, said, “Additionally, the Middle East was discussed, as well as the armed conflict between India and Pakistan, which has been halted with the personal involvement of President Trump.”
It’s pertinent to mention that on the stoppage of action and mediation claims, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said: “The specific date, time and wording of the understanding was worked out between the DGMOs of the two countries at their phone call on 10 May 2025 commencing 1535 hrs. The request for this call was received by the MEA from the Pakistani High Commission at 1237 hrs (on May 10). The Pakistani side had initial difficulties connecting the hotline to the Indian side for technical reasons. The timing was then decided based on the availability of the Indian DGMO at 1535 hrs.”
Remarkably, an Indian multiparty political delegation, led by DMK MP Kanimozhi, had also gone to Moscow to brief the Russian lawmakers and think tanks about India’s position on Pakistan-backed terrorism.
(Inputs from agencies)