Can Russia help ease tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan?
Summary
Russia has started talks with Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban to help reduce rising tensions and violence between the two countries. Despite ongoing attacks and failed peace efforts from other countries, Russia is positioning itself as a possible mediator in the conflict.Key Facts
- Russia’s Interior Minister met with Pakistan’s army chief in Rawalpindi on October 14.
- Russia’s intelligence head met with the Taliban’s intelligence chief in Kabul at the same time.
- Pakistan and Afghanistan have had ongoing clashes, including air strikes by Pakistan on Afghan soil.
- Previous efforts to stop fighting involved Qatar and Turkey brokering a ceasefire and China hosting talks, but violence continued.
- Russia said it is ready to help broker peace if both Pakistan and Afghanistan agree.
- The Taliban have not publicly asked Russia to mediate, making Russia’s role uncertain.
- Russia is concerned about civilian deaths caused by the conflict, particularly children.
- Russia has improved ties with both Pakistan and the Taliban recently, including officially recognizing the Taliban government in 2023.
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