After 40-minute wait, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif ‘gatecrashes’ Putin–Erdogan meet; leaves within minutes

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reportedly “gatecrashed” a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after waiting over 40 minutes. This incident occurred as Sharif continues efforts to strengthen ties with Moscow, despite acknowledging Russia’s close partnership with India.