A viral video circulating on social media platforms such as X and Facebook, claiming that Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened Pakistan and promised military support to Afghanistan, has been confirmed as fake. The Russian Embassy in Islamabad has categorically denied the authenticity of the clip, describing it as “100 percent fake” and warning users against spreading disinformation.
The misleading video shows President Putin allegedly warning Pakistan’s military leadership and pledging Russia’s support to Afghanistan amid supposed rising tensions between the two neighboring countries. However, official verification reveals that the footage was taken from an entirely different event — a meeting of the Russian Geographical Society’s Board of Trustees held in Moscow on October 23.
Original Video Discussed Domestic Russian Issues
According to official Russian transcripts, the original footage features Putin discussing domestic topics such as education reforms, historical research, and Arctic exploration. At no point did the Russian president mention Pakistan, Afghanistan, or any regional military concerns. The viral video, therefore, has been digitally manipulated to insert an AI-generated voiceover and false subtitles, creating a completely fabricated narrative.
Fact-checkers and independent analysts confirm that the audio accompanying the viral clip is artificially produced, using deepfake technology to mimic Putin’s voice. The purpose, they say, appears to be the deliberate spread of disinformation aimed at sowing distrust between regional powers.
Russia Reaffirms Neutral and Diplomatic Stance
The Russian Embassy in Islamabad emphasized that Moscow maintains friendly relations with both Pakistan and Afghanistan, advocating for peaceful dialogue and regional cooperation. The embassy urged media outlets and social media users to verify information from credible sources before sharing such misleading content.
Verdict: False. The viral video uses unrelated footage and fabricated audio to falsely depict Russia’s stance toward Pakistan and Afghanistan.
