Russia Backs Taliban: Moscow’s Afghanistan Strategy Takes A New Turn

Russia is deepening its engagement with Afghanistan’s Taliban government, with Moscow signalling stronger political and strategic ties with Kabul. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has praised the Taliban’s resistance to NATO forces and highlighted what Moscow sees as the group’s role in Afghanistan’s changing geopolitical landscape. The developments come as Russia seeks to expand its influence in the region and strengthen relations with the Taliban, which Moscow formally recognised earlier this year. The growing Russia-Taliban relationship could have wider implications for regional security, Afghanistan’s diplomatic position and the strategic balance involving NATO and other global powers. Watch the full report for the latest developments.