New Delhi, April 22 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin extended heartfelt condolences to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed at least 26 people. Putin condemned the attack, calling it "a brutal crime with no justification".

"Esteemed Mrs. President, Esteemed Mr. Prime Minister, Kindly accept the sincere condolences over the tragic consequences of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam whose victims were civilians - citizens of various countries," President Putin wrote. "This brutal crime has no justification whatsoever."

Putin further emphasised Russia's continued commitment to increasing cooperation with India in the global fight against...