The Embassy of Russia in Pakistan has officially dismissed as “100% fake” a viral video circulating on social media that falsely depicts President Vladimir Putin issuing threats against Pakistan amid recent Pakistan–Afghanistan tensions.
The misleading clip, shared widely by pro-Afghan and Indian accounts on X, appeared to show Putin warning Pakistan’s military and expressing support for Afghanistan.
However, the embassy clarified that the footage had been dubbed and manipulated, bearing no connection to regional affairs.
❌ A video in which Russian President Vladimir Putin allegedly threatens Pakistan amid Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions is 100% FAKE.
👉 The clip actually shows President Putin answering questions from the media after a meeting of the Russian Geographical Society’s Board of… pic.twitter.com/UwvpZ8V9ku
— Embassy of Russia in Pakistan (@RusEmbPakistan) October 30, 2025
According to the Russian Embassy’s statement, the original video actually featured Putin responding to journalists’ questions following a Russian Geographical Society Board of Trustees meeting on October 23, 2025. The president, it added, made no reference to Pakistan or Afghanistan during the event.
Reiterating Moscow’s stance, the embassy emphasized that Russia advocates peaceful, diplomatic engagement to resolve differences between Islamabad and Kabul. It urged both nations—described as “friendly to Russia”—to resume dialogue, particularly in areas of counterterrorism and regional stability.
Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have intensified in recent weeks following border clashes and mutual accusations. The situation worsened after an October 11 attack from Afghan territory, which
