Last week, a Russian foreign ministry spokesperson said Moscow was cooperating with the Taliban groups fighting against the Islamic State -- Daesh -- fighters in Afghanistan.
But the Taliban have vehemently denied any intelligence-sharing with Russia. “We don’t see any need for receiving aid from anyone concerning Daesh,” the insurgent group said.
US State Department spokesman Mark C. Toner said: “Russia and other regional actors all have a shared interest in supporting continued security and increased stability in Afghanistan.”
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