Moscow, Taliban forge military alliance in power grab after US Afghanistan exit: reports
Russia and the Taliban have formalized a military cooperation agreement, enhancing Moscow's influence in Central Asia. The deal was finalized during a security forum in Russia, following discussions between Russian and Afghan defense officials. This alliance comes after the Taliban regained power in Afghanistan in August 2021, following the U.S. withdrawal.
- ▪Russia and the Taliban signed a military cooperation pact to strengthen their alliance.
- ▪The agreement was finalized at an international security forum in Russia.
- ▪The Taliban's Defense Minister, Mohammad Yaqoob, attended the conference to discuss the deal.
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