Putin intends to establish relations with the Taliban

Putin stated that he is trying to establish relations with the Taliban and also wants all ethnic groups in Afghanistan to participate in the governance of the country.

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As reported by Western media, during a meeting with Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon in Dushanbe, it was stated that Russia is working to establish relations with the Taliban.

President Vladimir Putin emphasized that Russia is interested in ensuring that all ethnic groups represented in Afghanistan take part in the governance of the country.

According to the press service of the President of Russia, discussing the situation in Afghanistan, Putin stated that Russia is doing everything possible to normalize the situation in that country.

“We are trying to build relations with those political forces that control the situation,” – said Putin.

While Russia recognizes the Taliban movement as “extremist” and “terrorist,” the Russian authorities have previously officially recognized a representative as the acting chargé d’affaires of Afghanistan in Russia. Additionally, a delegation had previously visited Russia to participate in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.

The press service of Tajikistan did not provide any details, only noting that during the negotiations, special attention was paid to the development of the situation in Afghanistan and “strengthening the protection of the Tajik-Afghan border.”