INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Russias Foreign Ministry has called for restraint from India and Pakistan after the nuclear-armed next-door neighbors exchanged heavy fire
in theirworst conflict because 2019, when they came close to the brink of war.Indiafired rockets at Pakistan early Wednesday, calling it
retaliation forlast monthsattack in which shooters eliminated 26 people, primarily travelers, in India-controlled Kashmir.Pakistan stated
the strikes totaled up to an act of war and launched its own retaliatory attack.The Indian federal government stated the militarystruck nine
Pakistani terrorist facilities sites.Pakistan refuted the claim, stating none of the targets were militant camps.At least 38 people were
eliminated in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and the countrys Punjab province, according to Islamabad
India stated 12 of its residents passed away amidst a heavy exchange of fire.We are deeply worried about a magnified military confrontation
between India and Pakistan following the terrorist attack near Pahalgam, Russias Foreign Ministry said in a statement.We get in touch with
the parties to exercise restraint to prevent further deterioration of the situation, the ministry stated, adding that tensions should be
fixed through tranquil, diplomatic means.Russian President Vladimir Putin talked to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday to express
condolences over the deaths of Indian civilians in last months attack in India-controlled Kashmir.Both leaders emphasized the need to
uncompromisingly fight terrorism in all its forms, the Kremlin stated in its readout of the call.The Kremlin did not immediately talk about
the outbreak of hostilities early Wednesday.
