Russia warns on influx of Isis fighters to Afghanistan amid regional unease

Moscow seems eager to take up the security guarantor role in Tajikistan amid the Taliban rampage

Russia on Wednesday issued a warning about the threat of the Islamic State fighters in Afghanistan, saying they are pouring into the war-torn country from Syria, Libya and elsewhere.

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, who is visiting Tajikistan, said Moscow would provide its ally with weapons, equipment and training amid a “deteriorating” situation in neighbouring Afghanistan.

According to Interfax, Russia would use its military base in Tajikistan, which borders Afghanistan should any security threats emanate from Afghanistan.