Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:08pm on 05 Dec 2025,Friday India Global
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in an exclusive interview with India Today Group, declared the Taliban regime in Afghanistan a reality, praising its efforts to combat terrorism and reduce opium production. He justified Moscow’s recognition of the Taliban government, stressing the importance of engaging with Kabul’s leadership. Putin’s remarks directly counter Pakistan’s narrative that the Taliban fuels terrorism through the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and acts as a puppet of India. By endorsing Kabul’s crackdown on ISIS Khorasan and drug threats, Putin effectively sided with the Taliban’s version of events. His comments come amid worsening Pakistan-Afghanistan ties, marked by border clashes, airstrikes, and Pakistan’s expulsion of Afghan refugees.
