US President Joe Biden stated the leaders of “Big Seven” (G7) that the possibility of extending the US Mission in Afghanistan is preserved. This is reported to the New York Times with reference to the source in the administration of the head of state.
According to the interlocutor of the American newspaper, Biden noted at the G7 meeting that the deadline for the withdrawal of American troops from the country remains on August 31 due to the high risk of terrorist attacks. At the same time, the American leader did not rule out the possibility of extending the mission in Afghanistan, notes The New York Times.
Earlier it was reported that the authorities of Canada are ready to leave their troops in Kabul after August 31. Prime Minister Justin Trudou added that the leaders of the Country Seven countries are ready to save as many Afghans who want to leave their country. In particular, Canada is ready to host 20 thousand Afghan citizens from vulnerable groups.
USA and other NATO countries should complete the evacuation of all their citizens located in Afghanistan, until August 31. At the same time, Joe Biden reported that he discusses the issue of extending deadlines.
Representatives of the terrorist movement “Taliban” (prohibited in Russia) stated that the US authorities did not apply for the extension of the term, and threatened Washington by military response in the event of a late conclusion of troops. Taliban require international community to bring all foreign troops from the territory of Afghanistan until August 31.