Russia says the freezing of Afghanistan’s central bank assets by the United States is unacceptable. The Russian embassy in Washington DC asked the US once again on Friday to unblock forthwith Afghanistan’s foreign reserves. "We noted a letter…
Russian has underlined the need for the release of Afghanistan’s foreign assets frozen by the Biden administration. "On our part, we again drew attention to the need to unlock the national assets [of Afghanistan]," a spokesman for the Foreign…
Russia has announced documenting 7,523 confirmed coronavirus cases in a single day, the state-run news agency reported. TASS said it was the highest daily tally since April 29, when 7,710 cases were recorded in one day. Russia has…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has underlined the need for giving all afghan ethnic groups a say in running the country. The Russian president said: "We proceed from the assumption that all of Afghanistan’s ethnic groups must have a…
Russia has hinted at recognising the Taliban government if the movement brings inclusivity to its administration. Moscow would take a decision on the issue regardless of the position of the United States or any other country, a Russian…
Russia has exempted Afghanistan’s exports from preferential tariff, the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) said on Saturday. According to the Britannica website, the economic integration of several countries or states may take a variety of forms.…
The United States lacks fresh ideas about how to stabilise the political situation in Afghanistan, says the Russian Foreign Ministry. The lack of fresh ideas was reflected by US intentions to rely on those who embody “the failure…
Moscow has renewed its call for the immediate unfreezing of Afghanistan’s foreign reserves blocked by the United States. Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolay Patrushev also stressed efforts to hike international humanitarian aid to Afghanistan. TASS news agency quoted…
Russia has asked the global fraternity to focus on the mobilisation of humanitarian aid and other assistance to Afghanistan. The US and its allies should bear the brunt of expenditure on Afghanistan’s reconstruction, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov…
Russia is optimistic of developing trade and economic cooperation with Afghanistan, says a media report Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, commenting on the situation around Afghanistan, painted Friday a rosy picture of bilateral cooperation. "We see promising areas…
Despite biting global sanctions, Russia has once again ruled out the possibility of defaulting on foreign debt. Bank of Russia head Elvira Nabiullina said after a meeting of the Board of Directors on Friday that Moscow has all…
Russia desires the full diplomatic recognition of the Taliban administration if a truly inclusive government is installed in Afghanistan. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told a media briefing in Moscow on Tuesday: "We want to work towards the…
Hit by a raft of US and European sanctions, Russia warns its default on foreign payments may trigger hyperinflation in Europe. TASS news agency reported the warning was issued by Deputy Chairman of Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev…
Russian forces have destroyed hundreds of Ukrainian aircraft unmanned aerial vehicles and thousands of tanks. A spokesman for the Defence Ministry in Moscow said that Russian troops had eliminated 132 aircraft, 105 helicopters, 456 unmanned aerial vehicles, 2,213…
Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will strengthen cooperation and partnership with Russia on the Afghan issue, hopes President Vladimir Putin. In a message, the Russian leader said on Tuesday: "Dear Mr. Sharif, accept my sincere congratulations on…
The US president has inked bills suspending normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus, says a media report. Already passed by the Congress, the bills also prevent energy imports from Russia due to its invasion of Ukraine, the…
The Afghan Embassy in Moscow was handed over to appointed diplomat. Spokesperson of foreign ministry announced on Saturday. "The MoFA of IEA expresses gratitude to government of the Russian Federation for accrediting the Afghan diplomat & facilitating the…
Accrediting the first Taliban-appointed diplomat is an important step in the resumption of diplomatic contacts with Afghanistan, Russia says. But accepting the diplomat nominated by the interim government in Kabul does not amount to the recognition of the…
As the war in Ukraine continues, Moscow and Kieve have swapped prisoners, reports a Russian media outlet. The Russian human rights commissioner said the warring sides conducted an 86-for-86 exchange in the Vladimir region. The state-run TASS news…
NATO Foreign Ministers will address President Putin’s brutal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, the alliance said on Tuesday. Allies are stepping up their support for Ukraine’s right to defend itself, including with anti-tank weapons, air-defence systems and…
A Taliban-appointed diplomat is all set to begin work as charge d’affaires at the Afghan embassy in Moscow, a Russian media outlet reported on Tuesday. Jamal Garwal would take over as Afghanistan’s charge d’affaires in Moscow within days,…
Russia has donated 17 tonnes of medical supplies to the Afghan Ministry of Defense's health command, the ministry said in a statement on Friday. Russia's special envoy to Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, handed over the aid to the ministry's…
Russia would start practical work on projects which are crucial for Afghanistan economic development, the country’s special envoy for Afghanistan said on Thursday. Zamir Kabulov, who arrived in Kabul with a delegation, made the statement during a meeting…
The United States and its European allies will slap more sanctions on Russia in the wake of President Joe Biden’s visit to Brussels. US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said Biden would join the European Union in imposing…
