Russia Hosts Moscow Format Talks on Afghanistan Amid Kabul-Islamabad Tensions
Russia hosted the eighth Moscow Format consultations on Afghanistan, bringing together Taliban representatives and officials from China, India, Iran, Pakistan, and others. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov praised the Taliban's efforts against extremist groups and drug trafficking, marking five years since NATO's withdrawal. The talks highlighted rising tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, with both sides exchanging accusations over cross-border attacks and militant support. Russia emphasized its opposition to NATO presence and offered to mediate regional disputes while continuing humanitarian aid to Afghanistan.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–72/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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news18 broke this story on 5 Oct, 03:46 am. Other outlets followed.