Tokayev rated risks after US depugs from Afghanistan

After the US departure from Afghanistan “Taliban” (a terrorist organization prohibited in the Russian Federation), weapons in the amount of 85 billion dollars were used. The President of Kazakhstan Kasym-Zhomart Tokayev spoke with this statement, writes “Sputnik Kazakhstan”.

Politician appreciated this problem as “very sensitive” and added that against the background of the Afghan crisis, the possibility of influxing refugees. He stressed that he decided to take a position consolidated with Russia towards these events and act with it together. “In my opinion, the threats and risks coming from this long-suffering country are obvious,” said Tokaev.

Earlier US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken stated that the United States will begin to cooperate with the “Taliban” movement only if his representatives will fulfill their obligations.

May 1 began the official conclusion of US troops and the North Atlantic Alliance countries from the Afghan territories. After that, the situation in the country was aggravated, the forces of the Taliban were activated (prohibited in Russia). On August 15, the militants announced the establishment of control throughout Afghanistan. On August 31, the entire foreign contingent left the republic.

/Media reports.