The Strategic Logic Driving Russia’s Taliban Engagement – Analysis
By Rajoli Siddharth Jayaprakash and Shivam Shekhawat On 21 May, Russia's Security Council Secretary, Sergey Shoigu, reiterated Moscow's concerns vis-à-vis Afghanistan and the potential sources of destabilisation in the region. Speaking at a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) security meeting, he highlighted the presence of 18,000 to 23,000 militants from more than 20 groups within Afghanistan, the gradual return of militants…
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