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Pentagon to Begin Review of America’s 20-Year War in Afghanistan

July 4, 2025
 Bibi Amina Hakimi
TOLOnews’ Reporter
4 July 2025

The aim of this review is to extract key lessons from the wars in Afghanistan and Vietnam to avoid repeating past mistakes.

Four years after the controversial withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan, the Pentagon has launched a new review of the two-decade-long war in the country. The aim of this review is to extract key lessons from the wars in Afghanistan and Vietnam to avoid repeating past mistakes.

Sean Parnell, spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Defense, confirmed that a special investigative team will officially begin work in July to examine the consequences of America’s 20-year military presence in Afghanistan.

The Pentagon spokesperson stated: “So, the question that I have here and that the department has, is what happened? Like, how do we as a department make sure that something like in Vietnam, and something there again that happened in Afghanistan, never happens again? Helicopters and embassies in Vietnam, helicopters and embassies and in Afghanistan, it’s just not the desired end state that we were looking for in those conflicts.”

He added that the assessment will be conducted on three levels: tactical, strategic, and even presidential.

Experts believe this process could influence the future direction of U.S. policy regarding military interventions.

Fazl-ur-Rahman Oria, a political analyst, said: “Now that the U.S. is reviewing its two-decade military presence and failure in Afghanistan, this is a positive step. It serves as a valuable lesson for the U.S. to avoid using force and violence against Afghans in the future and instead engage in political and economic interactions with Afghanistan.”

Sadiq Shinwari, a military analyst, commented: “The United States and NATO made mistakes in Afghanistan over the past two decades. To rectify those errors, they can now choose the path of dialogue.”

So far, the interim government in Afghanistan has not issued an official response to the investigation. However, as the review begins, global discussions continue regarding the U.S. role in the 2021 developments from the Doha Agreement with the Islamic Emirate to the swift collapse of the previous Afghan government.

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Russia Becomes First Country to Recognize Afghanistan’s Taliban Government

July 4, 2025

The New York Times

Afghanistan has remained largely isolated since the Taliban seized power nearly four years ago, despite subtle signs of increased cooperation with countries like China and India.

Russia on Thursday became the first country to recognize the Taliban government as the legitimate authority in Afghanistan, a major step in the militant group’s efforts to engage with the world nearly four years after it seized power and declared victory in its war against the United States.

Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry said on X that Russia’s ambassador to Afghanistan, Dmitry Zhirnov, had “officially conveyed his government’s decision to recognize the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan” during a meeting in Kabul with the country’s foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi.

The Russian Foreign Ministry said Moscow’s official recognition of the government in Afghanistan would “give impetus to the development of productive bilateral cooperation between our countries in various fields,” including in trade and energy.

Russia’s move is a significant victory for the Taliban, whose draconian restrictions on women, including bans on education beyond the sixth grade and on medical training, have made Afghanistan a pariah state in much of the world.Both Western and Islamic nations condemned the Taliban and kept a distance from them, despite widespread outreach efforts by the group. The Taliban moved to eradicate opium production and took other steps in a bid to present a more moderate face, but most foreign partners remained unmoved.

That began to change last year, however, as a growing recognition set in that the Taliban government was not going anywhere and that no amount of international pressure would force it to back down on women’s rights.

Diplomatic activity picked up in the second half of 2024, with delegations discussing trade and investment deals with the Taliban, and signs of cooperation have continued this year. China vowed to extend a China-Pakistan economic corridor to Afghanistan, and India resumed granting visas to Afghan citizens.

The United States, whose 20-year war with the Taliban ended with a chaotic pullout in August 2021, has signaled no willingness to recognize the Taliban. The U.S. government continues to draw a red line with the Taliban over the treatment of women, even as America’s rivals look to capitalize on openings with Afghanistan.

Other Western governments are also keeping the Taliban at arm’s length, but Germany’s interior minister said on Wednesday that the German government needed to strike a deal with the Taliban to facilitate the deportations of Afghan citizens on German soil.

Russia’s recognition of the Taliban government caps months of expanding relations between the two governments, including on humanitarian aid and counterterrorism.

In April, Russia’s top court removed the Taliban from its list of terrorist organizations, more than 20 years after it had first been given the label.

Russian officials said that the removal would allow closer security cooperation against the Islamic State-Khorasan, a branch of the Islamic State that is active in Afghanistan.

The group, known as ISIS-K, killed more than 130 people last year at a concert hall outside Moscow, in the deadliest terrorist attack in Russia since President Vladimir V. Putin took power a quarter century ago. ISIS-K also attacked the Russian Embassy in Kabul in 2022.

Russia’s Foreign Ministry said it would seek to increase cooperation in the fields of energy, transport, agriculture and infrastructure. Iran, the United Arab Emirates, China and Pakistan are Afghanistan’s top trading partners.

Mr. Muttaqi, Afghanistan’s foreign minister, said of Russia’s recognition of the Taliban, “We hope other countries will also use this opportunity and recognize the Islamic Emirate.”

Safiullah Padshah contributed reporting.

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UN Warns: Drought worsens across Afghanistan

July 2, 2025
Khaama Press

The UN reports a rapidly spreading drought across Afghanistan, causing crop failures, livestock deaths, and urgent need for humanitarian aid.

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has issued a stark warning about the worsening drought in Afghanistan, noting that the northern, northwestern, and northeastern provinces are the most severely affected. These regions, already vulnerable due to economic challenges, are now facing increasing agricultural devastation due to prolonged dry conditions.

Significant crop losses have been reported, and livestock deaths are rising across the affected provinces. Although FAO has not provided specific figures, it confirmed that the situation is deteriorating rapidly, threatening the livelihoods of farming and herding communities who depend heavily on seasonal rains and water sources.

In a recent update posted on X, FAO stressed the urgent need for humanitarian assistance. Affected communities are in immediate need of cash aid and veterinary support to preserve their remaining livestock, which form the economic backbone for many rural families.

To combat the crisis, FAO announced it is stepping up its relief efforts across the hardest-hit areas. Emergency programs are being expanded to support both crop producers and livestock owners, aiming to prevent further food insecurity and economic collapse in rural Afghanistan.

The escalating drought comes at a time when Afghanistan is already dealing with widespread poverty, political instability, and limited access to global aid. Without swift international intervention, experts warn that the crisis may spiral into a major humanitarian disaster, with food shortages, displacement, and long-term developmental setbacks.

Humanitarian agencies are calling on global donors to increase funding and technical support to Afghanistan’s agriculture sector. Only through timely and coordinated action can further loss of life and livelihoods be prevented.

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Bhutto: Kabul Violating Doha Deal, Threatening Regional Stability

July 2, 2025
Khaama Press
Bilawal Bhutto warned that the Kabul’s repeated violations of the Doha Agreement are threatening regional stability and undermining efforts to combat terrorism.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, has warned that the Taliban’s repeated violations of their commitments under the Doha Agreement are fueling regional instability. He emphasized that adherence to these promises is critical for maintaining peace.

Speaking at a seminar in Islamabad titled “Pakistan: A Barrier Against Terrorism”, Bhutto stated that terrorism is not just a local issue but a global threat. He noted that Pakistan has sacrificed heavily—both in human lives and economically—in its ongoing struggle against terrorism.

Bhutto directly addressed the Taliban leadership, urging them to remain faithful to the pledges made in the Doha Accord. He stressed that such commitment could prevent further destabilization and promote regional trust.

Under the Doha Agreement, the Taliban had promised not to allow extremist groups like Al-Qaeda and ISIS to use Afghanistan’s territory to threaten other nations, especially the United States. However, doubts over Taliban compliance have persisted.

Despite Taliban assurances that Afghanistan’s soil won’t be used against neighboring countries, Pakistani authorities accuse them of sheltering members of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a group blamed for numerous attacks inside Pakistan. The Taliban have denied these allegations, maintaining that no foreign militant groups are being hosted.

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Islamic Emirate to Join 7th Moscow Format Meeting as Full Member

July 2, 2025
Bibi Amina Hakimi
TOLOnews’ Reporter
2 July 2025
Speaking to TASS News Agency, Kabulov added that the interim government of Afghanistan will participate in the meeting as a “full member.”
Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s special envoy for Afghanistan, stated that the seventh Moscow Format meeting on Afghanistan is scheduled to take place in September and October this year.

Speaking to TASS News Agency, Kabulov added that the interim government of Afghanistan will participate in the meeting as a “full member.”

“The date has not yet been determined, but by tradition, we will definitely hold it [the meeting] in September-October,” Kabulov said, adding that “Afghanistan will participate in this meeting as a full member.”

According to experts, the Moscow Format meetings primarily focus on issues such as regional security, peace and stability, strengthening regional cooperation, garnering support for the Afghan people, and improving Afghanistan’s international political standing.

“The countries participating in the Moscow Format focus on security issues, peace, regional relations, and Afghanistan’s international standing, which are crucial for the country’s future,” said Najib Rahman Shamal, a political analyst.

In recent months, the Islamic Emirate has participated in several significant regional meetings such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Tehran Forum, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the Russian Security Meeting. Recently, a delegation from the interim government also attended the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) meeting in Azerbaijan, which some see as evidence of the Islamic Emirate’s growing political presence in multilateral international structures—although the government is not yet formally recognized.

The Islamic Emirate stated it has participated in more than ten regional meetings in just the past seven months.

Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate, said: “We have been invited to the Shanghai Organization meetings and other forums, and for the first time, a high-ranking delegation from the Islamic Emirate participated in the ECO meeting.”

Abdul Latif Nazari, Deputy Minister of Economy, stated: “The political, economic, and trade relations of the Islamic Emirate with influential regional countries are expanding. Our delegation’s participation in the Azerbaijan meeting can help strengthen these ties.”

However, the lack of official recognition of the interim government means the actual impact of these meetings on Afghanistan’s internal situation remains unclear. Economic crisis, reduced humanitarian aid, and lack of foreign investment are among the challenges that mere participation in meetings cannot solve.

“In the past four years, many meetings have been held, some with and some without the Islamic Emirate’s participation. But the core problems—sanctions, restrictions, and frozen assets—still persist with no clear solutions offered,” said Edris Mohammadi Zazai, a political analyst.

The sixth Moscow Format meeting took place in October 2024 with representatives from nine countries. Amir Khan Muttaqi, acting Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate, was the special guest at that round of talks. The upcoming seventh meeting is expected to pave the way for continued regional engagement on Afghanistan’s future.

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Khalilzad Stresses Purposeful Engagement with Islamic Emirate

July 2, 2025
TOLOnews
TV Network
2 July 2025

He also emphasized that India, due to its significant regional interests, has adopted a similar approach toward the interim Afghan government./

Zalmay Khalilzad, the former US Special Envoy for Afghan Peace, has spoken about Washington’s engagement with the interim Afghan government to bring about positive changes.

He stated that the goal of this engagement is to encourage the Islamic Emirate to respect girls’ educational rights and to establish a permanent system for Afghanistan’s future.

Khalilzad stated: “We don’t agree with some of their policies. We engage, also the United States engages with the Taliban. But we need to, as we engage for good reasons, we need to keep encouraging them to evolve on their views on women’s education, on girls, on a plan. What’s their plans for the longer term? Still after four years they are interim government. What is a permanent system for Afghanistan? What it will be?”

He also emphasized that India, due to its significant regional interests, has adopted a similar approach toward the interim Afghan government.

According to Khalilzad: “India is a neighboring country with a lot of interest and Taliban are part of the reality of Afghanistan as well as with the government of that time. So, I think on Afghanistan, US and India are of similar views now. Although I think India initially was skeptical of what we were trying to do.”

Meanwhile, Jannat Faheem Chakari, a political affairs analyst, said the Trump administration’s policies on Afghanistan may be subject to change, but there is no sign of fundamental contradiction between the current US administration and the interim government.

“Trump’s policies may change at any time, but from my perspective, there is no serious contradiction in his relations with Afghanistan’s current ruling power. In my opinion, some of the criticism being raised is aimed at reform, not severing ties; and for that reason, the US might continue working with the current administration,” said Jannat Faheem Chakari.

Khalilzad’s comments on the US’s purposeful engagement with the interim government come at a time when, seven months into Donald Trump’s return to power, the US has yet to make a clear stance on the Islamic Emirate except for a few criticisms over the manner of US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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Surge in Afghans driven from Iran in spy hunt after Israel attacks

July 2, 2025
Afghan citizen Enayatullah Asghari watched dismayed after Israel and Iran launched strikes on each other last month, as the Gulf nation where he had sought refuge turned more hostile, work on Tehran building sites dried up and he was accused of spying.
Asghari, 35, is among tens of thousands of Afghans whom Iran has deported home in the past few weeks, in the fallout of a conflict the United Nations says risks further destabilizing Afghanistan, already battling a humanitarian crisis.
“It is hard to even find a place to rent, and if you find one, the price is unaffordable … and there is no work at all,” Asghari said at the end of his family’s long journey back to western Afghanistan.
He said he had no idea what to do next in his home country, marooned in international isolation since the Islamist Taliban terror group took over in 2021.
The United Nations refugee agency estimates Iran deported home an average of more than 30,000 Afghans each day during the war, up 15-fold from about 2,000 earlier.
“We’ve always striven to be good hosts, but national security is a priority, and naturally illegal nationals must return,” Iran’s government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said on Tuesday.
That did not mean expulsion, however, but rather a return to their homeland, the spokesperson added, without mention of a hunt for spies.
There was no immediate comment from the Afghanistan government.
Before a ceasefire was struck last week in their 12-day war, Iran and Israel traded strikes, which the US joined with an attack on Iran’s uranium-enrichment facilities.
On national security grounds, Iran had already been cracking down this year on foreign nationals, including Afghans, but stepped up its efforts during the conflict, deported Afghans and humanitarian officials said in interviews.
Iranian authorities estimated about 2.6 million Afghans were living in the country without legal documentation in 2022, following the fall of Kabul as US-led foreign forces withdrew.
“They saw us as suspected spies and treated us with contempt,” Asghari said. “From ordinary people to the police and the government, they were always saying you Afghans are our first enemies, you destroyed us from inside.”

Concern over pushback

In an interview, Arafat Jamal, the UNHCR representative for Afghanistan, said he was concerned about the pushback, as anger at the strikes could have spilled over on Afghans in Iran.

“They have undergone a very frightening war, we understand that but we also feel that perhaps the Afghans are being scapegoated and some of the anger is being taken out on them,” he told Reuters in Kabul.
He warned of increasing concern of a “pefect storm” brewing for Afghanistan as neighboring Pakistan also pushed back displaced Afghans in a huge repatriation drive begun in 2023.
Compounding Afghanistan’s woes, its economy, crippled by sanctions on the banking sector since the Taliban took over, now faces severe aid cuts by Western capitals, he added.
“This is a recipe for a great amount of instability in the region for sure,” said Jamal.
UNHCR’s Afghanistan operations have received less than a quarter of the funding needed this year.
Afghanistan’s aid program has shrunk to just $538 million from $3.2 billion three years ago. More than 1.2 million Afghans have returned from Iran and Pakistan this year, often with just the clothes on their backs and any belongings they could carry.
Iran says it will keep up the action on illegal immigrants.
“We have legal migrants, many of them poets, writers, doctors, skilled workers and don’t want to push everyone out,” the government spokesperson added.
“But when it comes to illegals, national policies that have been taken will be implemented.”
Ahmad Fawad Rahimi, 26, said he had a valid work visa for Iran but decided to return last month as his family worried about the war.
En route he was picked up and placed in a detention camp, where he said inmates received little food and water, had their mobile telephones taken from them during their stay and were then charged high prices for transport across the border.
“Before the war, at least we would receive a warning the first time, and on the second arrest we would be deported,” he said.

 

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IFRC calls for immediate aid to support Afghanistan’s migrant influx from Iran

July 2, 2025
Khaama Press

The IFRC has called for immediate international aid to assist Afghanistan, as over 800,000 migrants, primarily from Iran, return this year.

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has called for increased global support in response to the rising deportation of Afghan migrants from Iran. Since January this year, over 800,000 Afghan migrants have returned to Afghanistan through the Islam Qala border crossing. In June alone, more than 137,000 people arrived, many of them exhausted and lacking sufficient food, water, or shelter.

The IFRC has expressed urgent concern about the intensifying situation, as these migrants arrive in a country already facing significant challenges, including decades of conflict, economic hardship, and natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods. As the temperatures soar, families at the border endure extreme heat, with some days reaching above 40°C. Many migrants only have the few belongings they can carry, and children show visible signs of malnutrition. Mothers appear fatigued and anxious, highlighting the desperate need for assistance.

In addition to the returnees from Iran, more than one million migrants have also returned from Pakistan since late 2023. This mass return of migrants is placing further strain on Afghanistan’s already overwhelmed local systems and humanitarian services, which are struggling to meet the needs of both new arrivals and existing vulnerable populations.

Alexander Matheou, IFRC’s Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, recently visited the Islam Qala border and emphasized that the crisis has not received the attention it deserves. He stated, “These individuals are not just statistics; they are mothers, fathers, children, and families returning to a country facing significant challenges. It is crucial that we treat them with the dignity and respect they deserve and support them in rebuilding their lives.”

The decision to return for many of these migrants, who have lived for decades in Iran or Pakistan, has been influenced by evolving legal frameworks, worsening economic conditions, and increasing regional tensions. These migrants are now arriving in Afghanistan, a country that continues to face considerable crises, further complicating efforts to provide basic services and support.

The situation at the Afghanistan-Iran border is increasingly dire, with families facing extreme conditions. The IFRC’s call for immediate international assistance highlights the urgent need for a coordinated global response. The overwhelming numbers of returnees underscore the critical role that humanitarian aid plays in easing the suffering of these vulnerable populations.

To mitigate the ongoing crisis, international collaboration is essential. Both the local administration and humanitarian organizations must work together to ensure the safe reintegration of returnees. Increased support and coordinated efforts are necessary to provide adequate care, ensuring the dignity and well-being of those who are most vulnerable in Afghanistan.

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Forced Deportation of Afghan Migrants and Warning of Humanitarian Crisis

July 2, 2025
TOLOnews
TV Network
1 July 2025
The increase in returnees has raised concerns among the United Nations and human rights organizations, who have called for a halt to forced deportations.
‘From the beginning of this year to the end of June 2025, more than 714,000 Afghan migrants have returned from Iran, 70% of whom were forcibly deported.

The increase in returnees has raised concerns among the United Nations and human rights organizations, who have called for a halt to forced deportations.

Sadeq, a 36-year-old man who had lived in Iran for about 30 years, was deported from that country, and his life suddenly changed.

The hopeless looks of Sadeq’s family reflect the hardship of recent days. His story, like many other returnees, is not much different. “Having legal documents” did not prevent his forced return.

Sadeq, deported from Iran, said: “We had residency, had obtained smart cards. They gave me fifteen days and said you must leave Iran. We left Iran. We were deported and came to Afghanistan. Our house money remained there.”

Abdulmalek, deported from Iran, said: “The insult that Afghans face in Iran doesn’t happen in any other country. In Germany or other countries, if you live more than four years or if a child is born there, they become a resident and citizen. But I, who was in Iran for thirty years, have no documents to prove my work, not even a SIM card in my name.”

The International Organization for Migration has reported that from the beginning of this year to June 29, 2025, more than 714,572 Afghan migrants have returned from Iran. Of this number, 99% were undocumented and 70% were forcibly deported.

A part of the IOM report added: “In total, IOM has recorded 714,572 Afghan migrants who returned from Iran between 1 January and 29 June 2025. Of these, 99 per cent were undocumented and 70 per cent were forcibly returned. A growing concern is the rise in families being deported, marking a shift from previous months when most returnees were single young men.”

According to the IOM report, over 256,000 people entered the country in June alone.

Statistics from the UN Women’s division also show that in the past 21 months, 48% of women and girls returned from Pakistan, and in the last 24 days, 30% of women and girls returned from Iran to Afghanistan.

Mohammad Khan Mohammadzai, a migrant rights activist, said: “The international organizations and the United Nations must take practical action in this regard, otherwise if fundamental measures are not taken, the wave of returning migrants will cause a humanitarian catastrophe in Afghanistan.”

The UN Secretary-General’s spokesperson, quoting the UNHCR, has warned that with the increase in migrant returns, the situation in Afghanistan is becoming increasingly unstable and unbearable.

“UNHCR warns that as the numbers of Afghans returning rise, the situation is becoming increasingly unsustainable.  We continue to stress that the returns of refugees must be safe and must be voluntary and it must be dignified,” Stéphane Dujarric, the UN Secretary-General’s spokesperson, said.

The increase in forced deportations of migrants has triggered widespread reactions. Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have called on host countries to immediately stop this process.

Zaman Soltani, regional researcher at Amnesty International, said: “We have been urging Pakistan and Iran to immediately stop and halt all forced deportation of Afghan refugees. More than half of the country’s population are in need of humanitarian assistance. Women and girls, nearly half of the populations are denied from their most basic and fundamental rights. Those critical of the Taliban, including members of the former government, can and could face arbitrary arrest.”

Fereshta Abbasi, a researcher at Human Rights Watch, also said: “Human Rights Watch is deeply concerned about the deportations of Afghan refugees from Pakistan. These individuals are being deported back to a country that is suffering one of the worst humanitarian and human rights crisis in the world. More than half of the Afghanistan’s population will face food insecurity by the end of this year.”

Meanwhile, the Islamic Emirate has also repeatedly called for preventing the forced deportation of Afghan migrants from host countries since the start of the expulsion process.

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Kabulov: Russia Should Arm the Taliban Against ISIS

July 1, 2025
Hayatullah Rahimi
Journalist & Digital Editor
1 July 2025

Kabulov further said that although the security situation in Afghanistan remains tense, it is “much better than under Western occupation.”

Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s special presidential envoy for Afghanistan, has called the Islamic Emirate government in Kabul an “Objective partner”in the fight against terrorism and stressed that Russia must support them, including with weapons, to help eliminate the remaining terrorist threats in Afghanistan.

Speaking on the sidelines of the UN-sponsored working group meetings on counter-narcotics and private sector development in Doha, Qatar, Kabulov said: “In this particular case, they [the Taliban authorities] are our objective allies, whom we must support in order to arm them in every sense of the word, so that they successfully suppress all these smallest hotbeds of international terrorism.”

He explained that terrorist groups in Afghanistan had taken root during the NATO presence and that the “Taliban” had already been fighting them back then. “So, this reproach and criticism is not addressed to the Afghan authorities,” Kabulov said.

Kabulov also announced that the Islamic Emirate will participate as a full member in the upcoming Moscow Format meeting, expected to be held in September or October of this year. He said he and Russian Ambassador to Afghanistan Dmitry Zhirnov have been coordinating with like-minded regional partners on this issue.

In a separate statement to TASS, Ambassador Dmitry Zhirnov defended the “Taliban” government, saying that it should not be judged for actions it didn’t take while it was in opposition. He recalled that “even while in opposition during the civil war with the occupation contingent, the Taliban had to fight one more than one front.’

“The Taliban is fighting the Islamic State uncompromisingly and harshly,” Zhirnov emphasized.

Kabulov further said that although the security situation in Afghanistan remains tense, it is “much better than under Western occupation.” He added that the Afghan authorities are doing their best despite facing harsh economic and financial sanctions imposed by Western countries.

He also urged the United States to release nearly $10 billion in frozen Afghan assets and called on Europe to return $2.5 billion that had been deposited in a Swiss bank for humanitarian aid purposes.

“We drew attention to the fact that Afghan problems cannot be solved by meetings, conferences and so on. Afghans need concrete assistance, not promises and analysis of existing problems,” Kabulov said.

He emphasized that Russia’s support is based on honesty and practical action. Referring to the recent business forum held in Kazan in May, he noted that Russian and Afghan delegations discussed concrete, workable projects—not vague promises or empty rhetoric.

Kabulov also confirmed that the new Afghan ambassador recognized by Russia is expected to arrive in Moscow today (Tuesday, July 1).

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