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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Afghanistan Moscow, Taliban forge military alliance in power grab after US Afghanistan exit: reports Deal finalized after meeting between Sergei Shoigu and Afghan Defense Minister Mohammad Yaqoob By Emma Bussey Fox News Published May 28, 2026 8:26pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Gordon Chang- Xi, Putin are ‘two weak states’ threatened by Trump’s America Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss China and Russia’s growing weakness, Putin’s failed Beijing pipeline push and why the U.S. should stop aiding China’s AI rise.
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