40 Years After Shock Defeat, Russia Signs Military Pact with Taliban — Sparking Speculation About Afghan Fighters in Ukraine

Nearly four decades after the Soviet Union withdrew from Afghanistan in humiliation—driven out by fierce mujahideen resistance—Russia is staging a notable comeback in Kabul. This time, however, the roles have reversed: it is the Taliban regime itself that is actively welcoming Moscow back into the country. After delisting the Taliban as a terrorist organization and […] The post 40 Years After Shock Defeat, Russia Signs Military Pact with Taliban — Sparking Speculation About Afghan Fighters in Ukraine appeared first on EURASIAN TIMES.