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Afghanistan Not Priority But Key To Moscow’s Geopolitical Strategy, Says Russian Envoy

8th May, 2025 · admin

Afghanistan International: In an interview with the Russian radio station Komsomolskaya Pravda, Kabulov described Afghanistan as a strategic transit corridor connecting northern Eurasia, including Russia, to southern Asia, enhancing its value as a geopolitical bridge. Kabulov stressed that normalising relations with the Taliban was essential for promoting Russia’s regional interests. However, he noted that formal

Russia says it will help Taliban fight Islamic State in Afghanistan

2nd May, 2025 · admin

Reuters: Russia will help the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan fight against the Afghan branch of Islamic State, Moscow’s special representative for the country was quoted as saying on Friday. Zamir Kabulov, a former Russian ambassador to Afghanistan, referred to Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K) as the “common enemy” of Moscow and Kabul. Click here to read

Russia, China, India Vying For Influence In Afghanistan As Taliban Seeks Legitimacy

30th April, 2025 · admin

By Ray Furlong, Current Time and RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi April 30, 2025 Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers were shunned by foreign governments after seizing power in 2021, but recently the hard-line militants have notched up some big wins in their diplomatic efforts to forge international ties. This week, Indian special envoy Anand Prakash was in Kabul for

Russian Envoy Sees Afghan Mineral Wealth As Path To Future Cooperation

24th April, 2025 · admin

Afghanistan International: Zamir Kabulov, the Russian President’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, has announced that an upcoming visit by a Taliban delegation to Kazan will feature discussions on the construction of a 573-kilometre segment of the Afghan-Trans railway. In an interview with Izvestia newspaper, Kabulov underscored Afghanistan’s vast mineral resources and its strategic geographic position as

Taliban To Appoint Ambassador To Moscow As Russia Moves To Deepen Ties

23rd April, 2025 · admin

Afghanistan International: Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s acting Foreign Minister, has announced that the group will soon appoint an ambassador to Moscow, marking a new stage in diplomatic engagement between the Taliban and Russia. The statement came during a meeting with Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan. Zia Ahmad Takal, Deputy Spokesperson for the

Russian spy chief says West seeking to aid anti-government forces in Afghanistan

19th April, 2025 · admin

Ariana: Russia’s foreign spy service chief, Sergei Naryshkin, has claimed that Western intelligence agencies are looking for ways to help anti-government forces in Afghanistan in hopes of keeping the country in a state of disarray. Click here to read more (external link).

Taliban’s Terrorist Designation Suspension Paves Way For Bilateral Ties, Says Russia

18th April, 2025 · admin

Afghanistan International: Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan, announced that the suspension of the Taliban’s designation as a terrorist organisation eliminates legal barriers to establishing formal relations between Moscow and the Taliban. He stated that this move would facilitate enhanced political and economic cooperation between the two sides. Speaking to Russia’s TASS news agency

Russia Removes Taliban from Terrorist List

17th April, 2025 · admin

Khaama: Russia has officially lifted its two-decade-long ban on the Afghan Taliban, removing the group from its list of designated terrorist organizations. The move, confirmed by Russian state media on Thursday, marks a significant shift in Moscow’s diplomatic posture toward the de facto rulers of Afghanistan. The Russian Supreme Court’s decision to lift the ban,

Russian envoy to Islamabad says IEA’s efforts to combat terrorism have been ‘insufficient’

26th March, 2025 · admin

Ariana: Russia’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Albert P. Khorev, has said Afghanistan’s efforts to combat militancy have been inadequate but attributed this to economic challenges and prevailing security conditions in the country. He said ISIS (Daesh) was the greatest threat to Russia’s national and regional security, and that Moscow is closely monitoring the situation. Click here

Russia Maintains Taliban Terrorist Designation Amid Ongoing Security Concerns

15th February, 2025 · admin

Afghanistan International: Despite earlier indications that the Taliban might be removed from its list of terrorist organisations, Russia has so far kept the group on its list, citing unresolved security concerns. In late December 2024, President Vladimir Putin signed a law permitting the temporary suspension of terrorist groups’ activities. This legislation allows Russian courts to

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Category Archives: Russia-Afghanistan Relations

Afghanistan Not Priority But Key To Moscow’s Geopolitical Strategy, Says Russian Envoy

Russia says it will help Taliban fight Islamic State in Afghanistan

Russia, China, India Vying For Influence In Afghanistan As Taliban Seeks Legitimacy

Russian Envoy Sees Afghan Mineral Wealth As Path To Future Cooperation

Taliban To Appoint Ambassador To Moscow As Russia Moves To Deepen Ties

Russian spy chief says West seeking to aid anti-government forces in Afghanistan

Taliban’s Terrorist Designation Suspension Paves Way For Bilateral Ties, Says Russia

Russia Removes Taliban from Terrorist List

Russian envoy to Islamabad says IEA’s efforts to combat terrorism have been ‘insufficient’

Russia Maintains Taliban Terrorist Designation Amid Ongoing Security Concerns