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Putin cites Western failure in Afghanistan to say democracy can't be imposed on countries

Russian President Vladimir Putin strongly criticizes the West's two decades of war and occupation in Afghanistan under the pretext of promoting democracy in the country, stressing that democracy can't be imposed from the outside.

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AFGHANISTAN

Taliban, supporters celebrate defeating 'superpower' US

The Taliban and their supporters celebrate defeating the United States and the group's total return to power in several cities across Afghanistan, after the last US soldier left the country.

Afghanistan

FOREIGN POLICY

Republicans demand delay in US military withdrawal from Afghanistan

House Republicans have called for a vote on legislation that would keep American troops in Afghanistan until all Americans are evacuated.

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AFGHANISTAN

‘EU thinking of Russia-China role in Afghanistan instead of humanitarian situation’

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov slams the EU foreign policy chief's recent remarks about Afghanistan, saying it is regrettable that the bloc is more concerned about Moscow and Beijing supposedly taking control of the situation in the conflict-ridden country rather than the future of the nation itself.

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RUSSIA

Putin slams West’s policy, says Russia doesn’t want militants disguised as refugees

Russian President Putin denounces the West’s policy of sending people who have been evacuated from Afghanistan to countries near Russia, saying he doesn’t want the militants to sneak into the region under the guise of refugees.

Afghanistan

AFGHANISTAN

Several killed amid stampede, firing by Taliban during rally in Afghanistan

Several people are reportedly killed in Afghanistan's northeastern city of Asadabad when members of the Taliban fire on people waving the national flag at an Independence Day rally and spark a stampede.

Afghanistan

AFGHANISTAN

World weighing diplomatic options in dealing with Taliban

As the political and security uncertainty in Afghanistan remains far from resolved following the Taliban takeover, world countries are weighing their diplomatic options in dealing with the militant group.

Afghanistan