Russia Against the background of the withdrawal of Western troops, concerned about the development of the situation in Afghanistan and the emergence of a new focus of tensions in the Afghan-Tajik border. According to TASS, a press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Sadkov stated on Wednesday to journalists.
“In general, of course, the development of the situation in Afghanistan as the American and other military from this country is withdrawn – this is a reason for our close attention and concern … Tajikistan is a very close, partner state to us. Indeed, the emergence of a new focus of tension Threats – this is what bothers us, “said the representative of the Kremlin.
On the eve of the Taliban Move Fighters captured the main border crossing between Afghanistan and Tajikistan Cher Khan Bandar in the Afghan Province of Kunduz. This became the most significant achievement of the Taliban since the intensification of operations after the US decision to withdraw their troops from Afghanistan.