Russian envoy says no direct threat to Russia from Taliban in Afghanistan

Russian ambassador to Afghanistan Dmitry Zhirnov said Monday that there is no direct threat to Russia from the Taliban activities in Afghanistan, Russia’s TASS news agency reported on Tuesday.

Russian embassy in Afghanistan not planning evacuation: Ambassador

Russia’s embassy in Afghanistan is not planning an evacuation amid the worsening situation in the country, Ambassador Dmitry Zhirnov said on Tuesday.