Categories: World

Afghanistan debacle shows NATO is an “absolute failure” –Russia

<p>
The unceremonious exit of its forces from Afghanistan has demonstrated that NATO, the western security alliance, is an “absolute failure,” the Russian foreign ministry has said.</p>
<p>
Maria Zakharova, the spokesperson of the Russian foreign ministry  said on her Telegram channel that the “ the United States has proved to be absolutely impotent as a steering force (in Afghanistan)”.</p>
<p>
She added: “ And videos of the self-destruction of the ‘invincible machine’, shown across the globe, demonstrate it more convincingly than any military calculations that NATO is an absolute failure as a military-political bloc claiming a leading role in securing world order."</p>
<p>
Zakharova’s remarks follow Moscow’s  argument that the diplomacy to resolve the Afghanistan situation should be led by countries of the region rather than the Atlantic Alliance—a US led formation that emerged at the end of World War 2.  Besides, analysts say known for their long archival memories, the Russians view the US exit as a satisfactory  equaliser to the Soviet Union’s embarrassing exit from Kabul on February 15, 1989, caused by Washington backed “Mujahideen” insurgents.</p>
<p>
The Russian diplomat  noted that despite its failure in Afghanistan,  NATO is planning exercises along Russia’s periphery,  especially in the Baltic and Eastern European countries. It is also building up its presence in the Arctic. "Judging by the catastrophe in Afghanistan, NATO needs drills in the mountains and steppes rather than on pasture lands and meadows. But they seem to be too absorbed in virtual confrontation with Russia," she stressed.</p>
<p>
"The alliance’s decline is obvious. Vehicles from Iraq were at least brought to the Baltic countries and this junk was donated to the vassals. In Afghanistan, they were so drained that they opted to leave their cars and helicopters to those who they were used against," she added.</p>
<p>
<strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.indianarrative.com/world-news/putin-says-usa-s-year-war-in-afghanistan-achieved-nothing-but-tragedy-and-loss-of-lives-111868.html">Putin says USA’s 20-year war in Afghanistan achieved nothing but tragedy and loss of lives</a></strong></p>
<p>
<strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.indianarrative.com/world-news/russia-will-recognise-taliban-only-if-it-forms-an-inclusive-government-112223.html">Russia will recognise Taliban only if it forms an inclusive government</a></strong></p>

IN Bureau

Recent Posts

MEA condemns Canada’s “baseless references” against Home Minister Amit Shah

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday strongly protested against recent allegations made by…

1 hour ago

“Verification patrolling has commenced… in Demchok and Depsang”: MEA on disengagement between India and China

The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday said that verification patrolling has commenced in Demchok…

3 hours ago

“Sanctioned companies not in violation of Indian law,” says MEA after US sanctions 19 Indian companies

The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday reacted to the recent U.S. sanctions imposed on…

3 hours ago

Two terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in J-K’s Anantnag

Two terrorists were killed by security forces during an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag…

5 hours ago

“Not an issue of security lapses, security forces giving befitting reply”: Rajnath Singh on J-K terror attacks

Terming the recent terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir as "unfortunate", Union Defence Minister Rajnath…

7 hours ago

Nasirabad: BYC holds demonstrations against enforced disappearances by Pakistan’s forces

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) held demonstrations against the ongoing enforced disappearances by the Pakistan…

9 hours ago