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    Russia says it will help Taliban fight Islamic State in Afghanistan

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    Posted on May 2, 2025

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    Last updated: January 24, 2026

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    Russia pledges support to the Taliban in fighting ISIS-K, strengthening ties with Kabul and discussing future economic cooperation.

    Russia Commits to Supporting Taliban Against ISIS in Afghanistan

    (Reuters) - Russia will help the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan fight against the Afghan branch of Islamic State, Moscow's special representative for the country was quoted as saying on Friday.

    Zamir Kabulov, a former Russian ambassador to Afghanistan, referred to Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K) as the "common enemy" of Moscow and Kabul.

    "We see and appreciate the efforts that the Taliban are making in the fight against the Afghan wing of ISIS," Kabulov told the RIA state news agency in an interview.

    "We will provide our best assistance to the authorities of (Afghanistan) through specialised structures."

    No country currently recognises the Taliban government that seized power in August 2021 as U.S.-led forces staged a chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan after 20 years of war.

    But in a step towards recognition, Russia last month formally removed the Taliban from its list of terrorist organisations, to which it had been added in 2003.

    Kabulov's comments underscore the dramatic rapprochement in recent years between Moscow and Kabul, which President Vladimir Putin said last year was now Russia's "ally" in combating terrorism.

    Russia has been left reeling from multiple Islamic State (ISIS)-linked attacks, including the shooting of 145 people at a concert hall outside Moscow in March 2024 which was claimed by ISIS. U.S. officials said they had intelligence indicating ISIS-K was responsible.

    The Taliban says it is working to wipe out the group's presence in Afghanistan.

    Kabulov said Moscow and Kabul were building up ties in multiple spheres and told RIA that Russia had offered to accredit an Afghan ambassador in Moscow and was waiting for Kabul's response.

    He said Moscow's suspension of the ban on the Taliban "finally removes all obstacles to full cooperation between our countries in various fields".

    "The arrival of the Afghan ambassador in Moscow will put a final end to this issue."

    Russia said last month it aims to strengthen trade, business and investment ties with Kabul, leveraging Afghanistan's strategic position for future energy and infrastructure projects.

    Kabulov said joint economic projects would be discussed at a Russia-Afghan business forum later this month in the Russian city of Kazan, naming mineral development and gas pipeline projects as possible areas of cooperation.

    (Reporting by Lucy Papachristou; Editing by Andrew Osborn)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Russia offers support to Taliban against ISIS-K.
    • •Moscow and Kabul strengthen diplomatic ties.
    • •Taliban removed from Russia's terrorist list.
    • •Potential economic projects between Russia and Afghanistan.
    • •Russia aims to boost trade and investment with Kabul.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Russia says it will help Taliban fight Islamic State in Afghanistan

    1What is the main topic?

    The article discusses Russia's support to the Taliban in combating ISIS-K in Afghanistan.

    2Why is Russia supporting the Taliban?

    Russia sees ISIS-K as a common enemy and aims to strengthen ties with Kabul.

    3What are the implications of this support?

    This could lead to increased diplomatic and economic cooperation between Russia and Afghanistan.

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