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Russia Hosts Regional Talks on Afghanistan With Taliban Delegation, Humanitarian Aid and Regional Security in Focus
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Russia will regularly send humanitarian supplies to the Taliban-led administration in Afghanistan—a group designated as a terrorist organization by many countries —Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced at the opening of the Moscow Format consultations on Afghanistan.
Lavrov stated that the next delivery of Russian aid is scheduled to reach Kabul within the next month or two, noting that the humanitarian situation in the country remains difficult, as reported by The Washington Post on October 5.
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A delegation from Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban government joined representatives from China, India, Iran, Pakistan and other nations for talks in Moscow on Monday.
Citing United Nations data, Lavrov said nearly half of the population—more than 17 million Afghans—could face food shortages this winter, while the total number of people needing assistance stands at around 22 million.
In addition, about 4 million Afghans have returned to the country from Pakistan and Iran since early last year, placing an extra strain on the economy, which Lavrov said requires management through specialized international bodies and bilateral efforts.
At the same time, despite these statements, the news outlet Afghanistan International reported that the Taliban is purchasing batches of weapons and drones in Belarus with Moscow's consent and through India's mediation, The Washington Post reported.
According to former senior Afghan officials, contacts between Minsk and Kabul intensified following a visit to Moscow by Afghan Defense Minister Mohammad Yaqoob in late May and early June.
Russia and Afghanistan signed a military-technical cooperation agreement. Such agreements typically involve the exchange of weapons, licenses, military technologies, and joint developments.
“Five years is a short time to overcome the consequences of many decades of occupation, yet your government’s achievements are evident, and we welcome them,” Lavrov said. He hailed the Taliban’s successes in combating the Islamic State group and other extremists, and its efforts to eradicate drug trafficking, according to The Washington Post.
In July 2025, Russia became the first country to formally recognize the Taliban-led government of Afghanistan after accepting the credentials of the new Afghan ambassador in Moscow.
The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that it saw strong prospects for developing bilateral ties and planned to expand cooperation in security, counter-terrorism, energy, transport, agriculture, and infrastructure.
The move marked a major step in ending the Taliban’s international isolation and reflected Moscow’s growing partnership with Kabul following the lifting of Russia’s ban on the Taliban movement earlier that year.
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