Deputy Head of the Russian Foreign Ministry Sergey Ryabkov clarified the position of Moscow about the presence of the United States in Central Asia against the background of recent events in Afghanistan. He stated the Wall Street Journal.
According to the deputy minister, the latest events in Afghanistan have not changed the opinions of Russia that any form of US military presence in Central Asia contradicts the interests of Moscow and does not contribute to the safety of the region.
“We do not see how any form of the military presence of the United States in Central Asia can strengthen the safety of affected countries and / or their neighbors. It would certainly not in the interests of Russia. This position has not changed against the background of what is happening In Afghanistan these days, “said Ryabkov.
Also, the publication, referring to the unnamed high-ranking officials of the two countries, stated that this topic was raised at the negotiations of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the American leader Joe Bayden on June 16. “In a meeting in Geneva, Mr Putin … said to Mr. Bidenu, that Moscow against any American military role in the Central Asian region, and China will also reject it,” the text says.
On August 15, the Taliban entered Kabul and announced the complete control over the territory of Afghanistan. They assured that the Islamic Emirates will be approved in the Afghan territory and proclaim the power of the laws of Sharia. The country’s temporary management took over the transitional council, which will have to ensure the transfer of the leadership “Taliban”.