In Moscow, Taliban defence minister Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid pressed for a robust professional defence framework and enhanced military cooperation to modernize Afghanistan's security apparatus. Despite multiple appeals, Russia has reportedly refused to supply advanced weapons or major military equipment to the Taliban administration, citing persistent regional and international security concerns. Yaqoob asserted that Afghanistan under Taliban rule has achieved stability, claimed victory over ISIS-K, and pledged that Afghan territory would not be used against other nations. Russian officials, however, maintain that Afghanistan remains a hotspot for extremist groups and transnational crime, including ISIS-K and various Central Asian militant networks. While a military-technical cooperation agreement between Moscow and Kabul has been signed, details remain undisclosed, and there are indications that Russia is avoiding direct arming of the Taliban at this stage. Ongoing military consultations in Moscow reflect heightened regional security anxieties as the international community closely monitors potential spillover effects and the broader stability of Central Asia.
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Published: May 29, 2026, 7:29 am
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