Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Putin Defends Taliban on Counter-Terrorism
Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, recently talked about the Taliban in Afghanistan.
He said that the Taliban is doing a good job in fighting terrorism and reducing the production of opium.
Putin also mentioned that Russia officially recognizes the Taliban government.
This is different from what Pakistan says.
Pakistan believes the Taliban supports terrorist groups and is controlled by India.
Putin thinks the Taliban is helping to make Afghanistan more stable.
He also said that every country has challenges, and Afghanistan is working to overcome them.
Russia and the Taliban have been working together more, and Putin acknowledged the Taliban's efforts in combatting drug trafficking.
Putin acknowledged the Taliban’s authority in Afghanistan and their efforts in tackling terrorism and curbing opium production.
Russia officially recognized the Taliban government in Kabul, challenging Pakistan’s narrative that accuses the Taliban of supporting terrorist organizations.
Putin asserted that the Taliban has made significant progress in combatting various terrorist groups, including ISIS-Khorasan.
Russia’s diplomatic ties with the Taliban have grown stronger, with Moscow being the first major nation to formally recognize the Taliban-led government.
Putin acknowledged the Taliban's efforts in reducing the production of opium and addressing drug-related threats.
- Who
- Vladimir Putin, Russian President
- What
- Putin's defense of the Taliban's counter-terrorism efforts and challenges to Pakistan's narrative
- When
- During an interview with India Today in 2025
- Where
- At the Kremlin, Russia
- Why
- To discuss the Taliban's efforts in Afghanistan and Russia's diplomatic ties with the Taliban
Russia
Pakistan
Taliban's Role in Afghanistan
Russia
The Taliban is making significant strides in tackling terrorism and curbing opium production, and is a stabilizing force in Afghanistan.
Pakistan
The Taliban supports terrorist organizations, particularly the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), and is a puppet regime controlled by India.
- Key Figure
- Vladimir Putin
- Conflict Duration
- Decades of internal conflict
- Taliban's Efforts
- Combatting terrorism and reducing opium production
- Russia's Stance
- Recognizes Taliban government and acknowledges their efforts
- Pakistan's Accusations
- Taliban supports terrorist organizations and is controlled by India
