Maria Zakharova says dialogue in Afghanistan ‘topic of interest’ for Russia

[ad_1] Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova has held a news conference. Report informs, citing RIA Novosti, that Zakharova spoke about the current situation in Afghanistan. Touching upon the dialogue between the Taliban grouping and other political powers, including former President Hamid Karzai, Zakharova stressed that it is a topic of interest for Russia in… Continue reading Maria Zakharova says dialogue in Afghanistan ‘topic of interest’ for Russia

Turkmenistan providing airspace to planes evacuating people from Afghanistan

[ad_1] Turkmenistan has provided its airspace to planes evacuating foreign citizens from Afghanistan, the foreign ministry said on Thursday, Report informs, UrduPoint. “As it is known, a number of countries have begun evacuating citizens from Afghanistan. Therefore, Turkmenistan, which fulfills its international obligations, including those arising from international humanitarian law norms, provides its airspace for… Continue reading Turkmenistan providing airspace to planes evacuating people from Afghanistan

U.S. evacuates 2,000 people from Afghanistan in 24 hours

[ad_1] U.S. military flights had evacuated about 2,000 more people in the past 24 hours, Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman told reporters at a news briefing, Report informs, referring to Reuters. U.S. officials were engaging directly with the Taliban “to make clear that we expect them to allow all American citizens, all third-country nationals,… Continue reading U.S. evacuates 2,000 people from Afghanistan in 24 hours

Putin, Raisi mull situation in Afghanistan

[ad_1] Russian President Vladimir Putin has discussed the situation in Afghanistan with his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi, according to the Kremlin press service, Report informs referring to RIA Novosti. Particular attention was paid to the events taking place in Afghanistan, readiness to contribute to the establishment of peace and stability in this country was expressed.… Continue reading Putin, Raisi mull situation in Afghanistan

Afghanistan falls to Taliban – did the West betray the Afghan people?

[ad_1] The Taliban recaptured Afghanistan 20 years later. The United States, Russia, China, the European Union, other countries, and international organizations spoke about the cooperation with the movement without removing it from the list of terrorist organizations. It seems that in such a situation, or in the agreed actions, the sanctions, the “black list” also… Continue reading Afghanistan falls to Taliban – did the West betray the Afghan people?

Cavusoglu and Lavrov mull situation in Afghanistan

[ad_1] Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a telephone conversation with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, Report‘s Russian bureau informs, citing the press service of the Russian Foreign Ministry. The sides discussed the current state in Afghanistan. They expressed mutual interest in stabilizing the situation and called on key national forces to ensure security and… Continue reading Cavusoglu and Lavrov mull situation in Afghanistan

Taliban: Afghanistan to respect freedom of speech

[ad_1] Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has told Reporters Without Borders (RSF) that “no threat or reprisal will be carried out against journalists” under the Taliban, Report informs referring to the RSF website. “We will respect freedom of the press, because media reporting will be useful to society and will be able to help correct the… Continue reading Taliban: Afghanistan to respect freedom of speech

Turkish Embassy in Afghanistan appeals to citizens

[ad_1] The Turkish embassy in Afghanistan has appealed to its citizens regarding their evacuation. Report informs, citing Anadolu, that those Turkish nationals who applied to the embassy and other Turkish diplomatic missions in Afghanistan for departure will be evacuated: “Taking into account their personal safety, it will be appropriate for our citizens to wait in… Continue reading Turkish Embassy in Afghanistan appeals to citizens

Taliban call for holding international conference on Afghanistan

[ad_1] The Taliban radical movement has called for an international conference on economic aid for Afghanistan, spokesman for the movement’s political office in Qatar, Mohammad Suhail Shaheen, told Sky News. “In the short-term perspective, we certainly need assistance from other countries. We need help to pay salaries to teachers, officials, and security forces,” he said.… Continue reading Taliban call for holding international conference on Afghanistan

First Vice President of Afghanistan declares himself caretaker president

[ad_1] Afghanistan’s first vice president, Amrullah Saleh, has declared himself interim president based on the province’s constitution. “As per the constitution of Afghanistan, in absence, escape, resignation or death of the President the FVP [first vice president] becomes the caretaker President. I am currently inside my country and am the legitimate caretaker President. Am reaching… Continue reading First Vice President of Afghanistan declares himself caretaker president