RASC News Agency: Russia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Vasily Nebenzya, has expressed grave concerns over the Western military equipment left behind in Afghanistan, warning that these weapons could fall into the hands of terrorist organizations, exacerbating security threats across the region. Speaking at a UN Security Council session, Nebenzya underscored the urgent necessity of establishing an inclusive government in Afghanistan, emphasizing that such governance is the cornerstone of sustainable peace and stability, not only within the country but also across the broader region. He further called on the international community to engage with the Taliban, insisting that this engagement should be conducted without coercion or political manipulation.
Despite Taliban claims of dismantling ISIS operations in Afghanistan, the Russian envoy disputed these assertions, stating that ISIS remains actively engaged in recruitment and militant operations within the country. He cautioned that foreign fighters from various nations are infiltrating Afghanistan, posing an increasingly serious threat to both national and regional security. Nebenzya also voiced serious concerns regarding the vast stockpiles of Western military equipment left behind, warning that these arms could empower extremist factions, fueling further instability. His remarks come in the wake of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for the retrieval of American military assets abandoned in Afghanistan. However, the Taliban has categorically dismissed these demands, asserting that it maintains full control over the military hardware inherited from the previous Afghanistan government.
While the Taliban ascended to power under the guise of Islamic rule and after two decades of insurgency against U.S.-led forces, its governance has increasingly been characterized by tribal and ethnic domination rather than adherence to Islamic principles. Critics argue that the group’s political structure is more deeply rooted in ethnic hegemony than in religious ideology, raising further concerns about the future trajectory of Afghanistan under its rule.
