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Did Putin describe the Taliban as a trusted ally against terrorism? If so, why? (lemmygrad.ml)

submitted 2 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I know what critical means in critical support, but I'm curious what Russia's motivations are here if true.

Telgraph claiming this: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/04/taliban-trusted-ally-against-terrorists-putin/

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[–] [email protected] 48 points 2 months ago (3 children)

Taliban are the de facto governing authority in Afghanistan.
Taliban fight against ISIS.

It makes sense to seek an alliance with them to counter terrorism. Especially considering how ISIS took responsibility of the recent terror attack in Russia.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 2 months ago

Thank you!

[–] [email protected] 14 points 2 months ago

Fun fact: slightly over 100 years ago, Lenin also supported Emirate of Afghanistan against back then dominant anglo empire.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 months ago

yup this is my takeaway too.