Nobody have objection to PM Imran Khan's visit to Russia.
Russia invaded Ukraine while Pakistani delegation was there. This development created BAD OPTICS for Pakistan.
VLADIMIR PUTIN "blindsided" Imran Khan just hours before invading Ukraine leaving both Pakistan and India forced to sit on the fence over the war, an expert has said.
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Expressing disappointment over Pakistan announcements of bilateral agreements with Russia amid invasion of Ukraine, Chairperson of the US Senate Committee on
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Imran Khan and Russian leader discuss Ukraine conflict as well as topics of 'mutual interest'
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For general knowledge: Americans had globally announced that Russia will invade Ukraine on 01-12-2021 - why wasn't this INTEL taken seriously?
White House says there is ‘credible prospect’ of action as it urges citizens to evacuate the country
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Secretary of state says Nato is ‘prepared to impose severe costs’ on Moscow if invasion attempted
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Pakistan Army warmed up to Russia under Pervez Musharraf. PAK - Russia relations are advancing at their own pace since.
Please do keep in mind that Russians have to accommodate Indians in their calculus as well.
Pakistan wants to build bilateral relations with Russia but this relationship should NOT be TAINTED with BAD OPTICS.
Russians should learn to RESPECT Pakistan's concerns as well. COAS Bajwa's statement FITS in this context.
Clear enough?
Ukraine is a friendly country to Pakistan - one of the suppliers of equipment and technologies. WE should show NO concern for Ukraine at all?
COAS Bajwa have also CAUTIONED India in his speech.