Moscow, May 24 -- Indian Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar said that India's message to Pakistan was "simple and clear" that any escalation would be met with a response.

Speaking to the media on Saturday, he said, "Our message was very simple and very clear that India will respond to any escalation by Pakistan. They had started with terrorist attack in Pahalgam and there had to be a response."

Further, the envoy emphasised that, "every action will have consequences."

Highlighting India's stance, he affirmed, "Our message was crystal clear to all the leaders who spoke to Indian leaders that if Pakistan wants to cease fire, if Pakistan wants to stop this, then they simply have to call the Indian military command."

After India's response ...