Posted on Aug 17, 2021
Russia says Afghanistan under the Taliban is better than it was under Ghani
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Russia’s ambassador to Afghanistan has praised the Taliban’s conduct, saying that the group – which is still designated a terrorist organisation in Russia – made Kabul “better” than it had been under the Afghan government.
While Dmitry Zhirnov did not yet officially acknowledge the Taliban to be the legitimate rulers of Afghanistan, his comments reflect a Russian effort to deepen ties with the Taliban.
Speaking on Moscow’s Ekho Moskvy radio on Monday, Mr Zhirnov said that he was impressed with the Taliban’s “reasonable and business-like” conduct so far.
While Dmitry Zhirnov did not yet officially acknowledge the Taliban to be the legitimate rulers of Afghanistan, his comments reflect a Russian effort to deepen ties with the Taliban.
Speaking on Moscow’s Ekho Moskvy radio on Monday, Mr Zhirnov said that he was impressed with the Taliban’s “reasonable and business-like” conduct so far.
Russia says Afghanistan under the Taliban is better than it was under Ghani
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Sounds like someone is looking for more allies in the Middle East/Western Asia
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MSgt Dale Johnson
Well, they still acknowledge the Taliban as a Terrorist Group, so they haven't forgotten too much.
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SSG Edward Tilton
That was when we were helping the Taliban fight them. I think Trump leading General Flynn and his Patriots to liberate Afghanistan is a great idea
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I suspect they are hoping for some political inroads. It is too early to say if they are better or worse but I'm betting on worse. They will likely also be corrupt and have major human rights violations. What they will probably do is make the trains run on time.
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