Pakistan and Russia’s Pivot to the Global South – The Diplomat

During the Cold War, Pakistan and Russia had strained relations due to Pakistan’s concerns about Russia’s alliance with India and Moscow’s suspicions of Islamabad’s ties with the West. However, in light of Russia’s Ukraine invasion, Moscow is attempting to position itself as a powerful force challenging the Western-led global order, particularly appealing to the Global South. Russia aims to strengthen its influence and leverage by presenting itself as a defiant and assertive player on the world stage.

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