Earlier in the week, the Russian ambassador to Afghanistan said their contacts are limited to boosting security and persuading the rebels to enter talks with the government.
Gen John Nicholson told reporters at a news conference in Kabul on Monday he would "not refute" that Moscow's involvement included supplying arms to the rebels.
In response to the query if Russia was sending weapons to the insurgent movement, the US general replied: “Oh, no, I am not refuting that.”
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