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Lavrov promises that Russia will not interfere in the affairs of Afghanistan
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Russia has no plans to deploy troops in Afghanistan or strike in the country, Lavrov assured.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov assured that Moscow does not plan to interfere in the internal situation in Afghanistan, writes Interfax Wednesday, July 21st.
“No one is talking about any targeted strikes on the territory of Afghanistan, and no one even thinks about any invasion of Afghanistan. You are confusing us with the Americans or with the experience that we” brought “from Soviet times,” he said. Lavrov.
He recalled the obligations with the allies of Russia.
“We have obligations to our allies – to Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan – which we are guided by in accordance with the article of the Collective Security Treaty. In case of any aggression against any of the CSTO members, consultations are immediately held to determine the response measures so that this aggression suppress, “Lavrov said.
On the eve it became known that against the background of hostilities in Afghanistan Russia has thrown to the borders country with Tajikistan tank brigade. Officially – for exercises.
Recall that against the backdrop of the withdrawal of NATO troops from Afghanistan, the Taliban are conducting a large-scale offensive and were able to take control of vast territories of the country.
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani promises that Taliban will be defeated during three months.
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