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Russia and the Taliban: Confidence in Afghanistan


Thanks to long-standing contacts and agreements with the Taliban, Moscow is calm after the change of power in Kabul, but is also aware of the dangers. The change of power accommodates Russia’s priorities.

Russian soldiers, along with Uzbek and Tajik armed forces, take part in a maneuver near the Afghan border in Tajikistan.

Didor Sadulloev / Reuters

Russian diplomats, experts and the state media could hardly resist the rejoicing: The speed with which the Taliban took over power in Afghanistan confirms the official Russia that it is the hour for the western-dominated world order and the United States in particular has hit.

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