Russia and Taliban-controlled Afghanistan have signed a military-technical cooperation agreement, marking a new chapter in the region's strategic landscape.
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Russia and Afghanistan have signed a military-technical cooperation agreement. According to a report carried by Anadolu Agency, a signing ceremony between the two countries established an official cooperation framework in the fields of defense and military technology.
The agreement stands out as a critical step in Russia's process of formalizing its relations with Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Following the US withdrawal in 2021, Moscow has gradually deepened its diplomatic and economic contacts with Kabul; in doing so, it has emerged as one of the few actors to have effectively recognized the Taliban government on the international stage.
The general framework of military-technical cooperation agreements can cover areas such as defense industry transfers, technical training, and equipment support. However, the details of the current agreement have not yet been fully disclosed by official authorities.
Experts warn that the move could reshape the balance of power in Central Asia and directly affect the strategic calculations of NATO member states toward the region.