The Russian Foreign Ministry revealed information on the exception of the Taliban (prohibited in Russia) from their list of terrorist organizations and recognition of the new authorities of Afghanistan. This was told by RIA Novosti Deputy Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia Oleg Syromolotov.
“do not intend to rush to the exception of the movement of the Taliban from the Russian list of terrorist organizations, as well as with the recognition of new Afghan authorities. We will focus on the practical steps of the New Afghan authorities and the relevant decisions of the UN Security Council,” he said.
Diplomat recalled that now the Taliban has announced the “Completion of hostilities, amnesties to government officials and citizens of the IRA, serving the contingents of the United States and NATO, and confirmed the intention to comply with the rights of women (within the Islamic legal system).” “We consider important and assurances of the movement of the Taliban regarding the fact that it will not allow the use of the territory of Afghanistan against third countries,” concluded rawlot.
Earlier, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Russia Sergey Lavrov said that in matters of refugee reception, Russia will be guided by its obligations under international humanitarian law. He also called on all directions of the Afghan conflict “to an urgent transition to a nationwide dialogue.”
August 15 militants “Taliban” (a terrorist organization forbidden on the territory of Russia) entered Kabul. President Ashraf Ghani fled to the UAE. At the moment, the country is managing a temporary advice that will have to officially convey power to the Taliban.