Afghanistan developments: Russia all set to host Taliban for talks
The talks with the Taliban and other Afghan factions will take place later this month. Russia had worked for years to establish contacts with the Taliban, even though it still officially considers it a terrorist organisation. Unlike many other countries, Russia hasn't evacuated its embassy in Kabul
Oct 07, 2021, 23:19 PM ISTPutin's envoy in Pakistan to discuss Afghan peace process
The diplomat is visiting the country following Russia’s wish to discuss the Afghan peace process.
Jan 29, 2019, 13:52 PM ISTRussia denies supplying Taliban after NATO claim
Russia has denied a top NATO general`s allegation that Moscow is secretly supplying the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Mar 25, 2017, 19:57 PM ISTTaliban is a potent armed political power: Russian official
"Russia completely agrees with the general perception that the US has no clear strategy in Afghanistan and it only wants to maintain a military and political presence in the war-hit nation to control China," said Kabulov.
Nov 19, 2016, 18:48 PM IST