Pakistan-Afghanistan border tensions amid Russia diplomatic engagement
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Updated oct 8
The latest in this situation
- Sharif plans Moscow visit as Russia seeks to influence Afghanistan's geopolitical landscape.
- Russia offers to help resolve tensions between Kabul and Islamabad, while Lavrov discusses Afghanistan's pursuit of normalization.
- Tensions rise as Pakistan and Afghanistan face cross-border attacks while engaging in Moscow Format consultations.
How it started
Pakistan is preparing to host the SCO Summit in Islamabad while engaging in diplomatic talks regarding trade with Moscow and security issues in Afghanistan.
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What happened
Pakistan is preparing to host the SCO Summit in Islamabad while engaging in diplomatic talks regarding trade with Moscow and security issues in Afghanistan.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Russia offers to help resolve tensions between Kabul and Islamabad, while Lavrov discusses Afghanistan's pursuit of normalization.Sub-event
Tensions rise as Pakistan and Afghanistan face cross-border attacks while engaging in Moscow Format consultations.1 source
Pakistan hosts SCO summit in Islamabad, discussing trade with Moscow and addressing Afghanistan's security threats.1 source
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The entities involved
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Islamabad
capital city of Pakistan
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Moscow
capital and most populous city of Russia
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Afghanistan
country in Central and South Asia
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