The Russian president Vladimir Putin it would offer the United States the possibility of using two military bases in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to coordinate the two countries’ efforts in Afghanistan. According to the Russian newspaper Kommersant, the proposal was allegedly put forward by Putin during the summit held in Geneva on June 16. The Kremlin chief’s goal would be to share information gathered by Washington through the use of drones. Putin’s spokesperson, Dmitri Peskov, has neither denied nor confirmed the news, even if “the issue of Afghanistan, the withdrawal of US troops and the growing instability in this country were addressed during the Geneva summit”, commented Peskov.
Afghanistan, the drama of the interpreters: “No future in Kabul for us. There is exile or death”
by Francesco Bussoletti
After the withdrawal of American troops from Kabul, which began on May 1 and should be completed by August 31, the Taliban advance has become increasingly worrying and aims to acquire as much territory as possible despite the peace agreements signed with the United States. . “The Taliban must end the land occupation of their brothers and show the world that peace is prevailing in Afghanistan,” announced the Turkish president. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, which offered to manage and control the Kabul airport after the US withdrawal to preserve diplomatic missions in Afghanistan.
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According to data published in recent days by Arab News, Turkey has deployed more than 500 military non-combat roles to Afghan soil. But the stay of foreign troops is considered by the Taliban only “a pretext” for the occupation. Indeed, last week the group threatened Ankara to “take a stand against Turkey” if it took control of the airport. “From our point of view, at the moment, the Taliban’s approach is not what a Muslim should have towards another”, said Erdogan, calling on the Islamist militiamen to end their occupation and start a dialogue. what kind of talks will be and where they will take us ”, he concluded.
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