Russia May Hold Back Retaliation for Putin Attack to Keep Trump on Side: Sibal

• Kanwal Sibal suggests Russia might limit retaliation for an alleged attack on Putin's residence to maintain Donald Trump's support for peace initiatives.
• Sibal believes Russia wants to avoid putting public pressure on Trump, despite stern warnings from Russian officials.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concern over the alleged attack and urged diplomatic solutions, condemning Zelenskyy's alleged wish for Putin's death.
• Zelenskyy denied the "residence strike" allegations, calling them "fabricated" and a "typical Russian lie" to justify further attacks.
• Dmitry Medvedev warned of war, while Donald Trump expressed anger, stating it was "not the right time" for such an attack.

Why It Matters: Russia's strategic restraint on retaliation aims to preserve Trump's peace efforts and avoid public pressure.