Fact Check: Did Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Interrupt Putin's Meeting with Erdogan?

Dec 13, 2025 09:56 am CST

A diplomatic incident involving Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif allegedly interrupting a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Erdogan was misreported by RT India, which later retracted its claims. The incident occurred during an international forum in Turkmenistan, with Pakistani media reporting legitimate diplomatic interactions among the leaders.