Trump says India-Pakistan escalation 'a shame', Russia calls for restraint
Russia and USA have expressed deep concern over India's air strikes on Pakistan early on Wednesday following a deadly attack on tourists in Kashmir last month.
This is what global leaders have said about the latest hostilities between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP
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"It's a shame. Just heard about it. I guess people knew something was going to happen based on a little bit of the past. They've been fighting for a long time. They've been fighting for many, many decades. I hope it ends very quickly."
RUSSIA CALLS FOR RESTRAINT
Russia's foreign ministry expressed deep concerns about the deepening military confrontation between India and Pakistan, and that it called for both countries to show restraint.
In a statement published on the foreign ministry's website, it also said it condemned all forms of terrorism.
Russia has warm relations with both India and Pakistan.
US SECRETARY OF STATE MARCO RUBIO
"I am monitoring the situation between India and Pakistan closely. I echo @POTUS's comments earlier today that this hopefully ends quickly and will continue to engage both Indian and Pakistani leadership towards a peaceful resolution."
SPOKESPERSON FOR UN SECRETARY-GENERAL ANTONIO GUTERRES
"The Secretary-General is very concerned about the Indian military operations across the Line of Control and international border. He calls for maximum military restraint from both countries. The world cannot afford a military confrontation between India and Pakistan."
