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Russia’s Afghan pivot risks entanglement in old traps
Russia is deepening military cooperation with Afghanistan's Taliban government while facing tensions between regional influence, connectivity ambitions, and security concerns. Despite consistently warning about dangers from Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, Moscow is now engaging with the group controlling the territory.
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