politics
February 28, 2026
Russia calls on Afghanistan, Pakistan to stop confrontation, return to talks
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova urged Kabul and Islamabad to resolve all differences through political and diplomatic means
TL;DR
- Russia urges Afghanistan and Pakistan to cease dangerous confrontation and resume negotiations.
- Escalation of armed clashes involves regular army units, aircraft, and heavy weapons, leading to casualties.
- Fighting broke out on February 26, with Afghanistan launching an operation in response to Pakistani airstrikes.
- Pakistan reported over 130 Afghan soldiers killed and 80 vehicles destroyed.
- Afghanistan reported 55 Pakistani soldiers killed and the capture of bases and border posts.
- Both sides suffered civilian casualties.
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