INTERNATIONAL — March 28, 2026
Russian Envoy Urges Taliban and Pakistan to Cooperate Against Terrorist Groups
Russia's special envoy for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, called on the Taliban and Pakistan to cooperate in combating terrorist groups rather than engaging in military clashes. The remarks come as border tensions escalate following Pakistani airstrikes and Taliban responses since October 2025.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Amu TV — corroborated by ToloNews — 2 min read
MOSCOW (Afghan Verified) -- Zamir Kabulov, Russia's special representative for Afghanistan, urged the Taliban and Pakistan to cooperate against terrorist groups in Afghanistan instead of pursuing military confrontations.
In an interview with RIA Novosti, Kabulov said the presence of such groups represents a real problem that necessitates joint efforts by both sides.
Kabulov made the comments amid escalating border tensions between the Taliban and Pakistan, which began with clashes in October 2025. Ceasefires have been announced since then, but no lasting agreement has been reached.
Tensions heightened after Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan prompted Taliban military operations along the border on February 26. Pakistan responded to those actions and referenced the risk of "open war."
Pakistani officials have accused the Taliban of failing to take action against Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants. Pakistan maintains that its airstrikes targeted these groups. The Taliban denies harboring terrorists, while Islamabad claims they provide safe haven to the fighters.
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Reliability assessment
Zamir Kabulov is a named Russian public official making an on-record statement in an interview with RIA Novosti. This is reported by two independent outlets (Amu TV and ToloNews). Per guidelines, the verifiable fact that the named figure said these words is concrete, attributable, and reliable; the underlying event (the statement itself) is corroborated and not contested.
The source language reads straight.
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A separate web search returned 8 matching reports. A selection:
Speaking to RIA Novosti, Kabulov stressed that no single country can defeat terrorism alone and that regional cooperation is essential. <strong>He urged Taliban-Pakistan collaboration over confrontation to curb extremist activity and stabilize the region</strong>.
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Where reports agree
- Zamir Kabulov made on-record statements urging Taliban-Pakistan anti-terrorism cooperation via RIA Novosti interview
- Ongoing border tensions between Taliban and Pakistan linked to TTP and airstrikes
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