Russia Says Will Study Taliban's Actions Before Recognition

Afghanistan: Moscow wanted to see how this would translate into the security situation for the Afghan people and Russian diplomats in the country, Vladimir Putin's spokesperson said.

Russia has yet to determine its position towards the Taliban, and will see how they act toward the Afghan population and Russian diplomats, President Vladimir Putin's spokesperson said on Thursday. "We think that the Taliban's dominance, the de facto rise to power of the Taliban in Afghanistan and them taking most over the country under their control is de facto an accomplished process," Dmitry Peskov told a briefing. He said Moscow now wanted to see how this would translate into the security situation for the Afghan people and Russian diplomats in the country. Moscow is interested in peace and stability in Afghanistan and will likely continue contacts with Washington on issues arising there, he added.