Russia

India, Iran and Russia go into a huddle to tackle return of the Taliban in Afghanistan

<p> India, Iran and Russia—three old friends wary of the rise of extremism at their doorstep—are now in deep conversation…

3 years ago

Is Russia upstaging Doha talks with ‘Moscow format’ to bridge Afghanistan’s divide?

<p> <strong>Russia has called for a nationwide dialogue in Afghanistan even as calls for a 'Resistance 2.0' movement against the…

3 years ago

Taliban victory inflames Central Asian frontline, worries Russia

<p> The tumultuous events of the past few days in Afghanistan have once again put the spotlight on the Central…

3 years ago

Pragmatic Russia and Iran ready to truck with Taliban, amid concerns

<p> Russia and Iran, two countries which will be deeply impacted by Taliban’s return to power  in Afghanistan, are ready…

3 years ago

Taliban wraps up war in Afghanistan, head for full political control

<p> “The Taliban declared the war in Afghanistan was over”,  says the Taliban leader in Kabul  after the militant group…

3 years ago

Russia not in panic mode—says not evacuating embassy staff despite Taliban’s advances in Afghanistan

<p> Unlike the United States and most of its NATO allies, whose diplomats are queuing up for a hasty exit…

3 years ago