Russia has not yet recognized the “Taliban” movement (prohibited in the Russian Federation) legitimate power in Afghanistan, but is ready to work with the transitional government. About this Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation for Afghanistan, Director of the Second Department of Asia Foreign Ministry of Russia Zamir Kabulov told RIA Novosti.
“We have always performed for the transitional government, of course, we will work,” so the diplomat commented on the latest reports of the situation in the country.
August 15 militants “Taliban” came up to Kabul and surrounded the city. In addition, Taliban announced the establishment of control throughout Afghanistan. Now the Office of Afghanistan transferred to the Time Council. The composition of the new Council included the head of the Supreme Council on Natspirming Abdullah Abdullah and the former President Hamid Karzai. The Council will transfer the power of the Taliban.
President Ashraf Gani left his position and flew to Tajikistan.