Lavrov claims US and NATO forces were forced to flee Afghanistan; Taliban-led government now in power.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov announced plans to provide material, technical and expert assistance to Afghan security forces and claimed that US and NATO forces have been forced to leave Afghanistan, leaving the Taliban-led government in control.
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- 5 Oct 2026 · 23:02 UTC
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- 5 Oct 2026 · 23:02 UTC
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