Russia in Mazar-e Sharif

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Выставка, подготовленная Музеем Победы на основе материалов из его фондов, посвящена битве за Кавказ — одному из самых продолжительных и масштабных сражений Великой Отечественной войны.

Битва продолжалась с 25 июля 1942 г. по 9 октября 1943 г. На протяжении 442 дней советские войска противостояли немецко-фашистским захватчикам, стремившимся установить контроль над стратегически важным регионом и его нефтяными месторождениями.

Экспозиция рассказывает о ключевых событиях сражения, мужестве и стойкости советских солдат, чей героизм позволил сорвать планы нацистской Германии по захвату Кавказа.

🗓 On October 5, Moscow hosted the eighth meeting of the Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan, attended by special representatives and senior officials from Russia, Afghanistan, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

Afghanistan’s delegation was led by Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. Delegations from Belarus and Egypt attended as guests.

👉 Sergey Lavrov’s remarks at the eighth meeting of the Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan

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The Moscow Format Consultations provide an authoritative multilateral platform for countries in the region to coordinate practical approaches to issues related to Afghanistan.

During the meeting, participants reaffirmed that there is no alternative to developing cooperation with Kabul on an equal and mutually beneficial basis and supporting Afghanistan’s integration into the global economy.

Participants once again called on the international community to provide regular humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people, stressing that such aid must not be politicised.

🤝 On the sidelines of the event, Sergey Lavrov held separate talks with Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi.

The Ministers discussed prospects for developing bilateral cooperation and working together in international and regional forums.

📆 5 октября в Москве состоялось восьмое заседание Московского формата консультаций по Афганистану с участием спецпредставителей и старших должностных лиц России, Афганистана, Индии, Ирана, Казахстана, Киргизии, Китая, Пакистана, Таджикистана и Узбекистана.

Делегацию Афганистана возглавил Министр иностранных дел А.Моттаки. В качестве гостей присутствовали делегации Белоруссии и Египта.

Заседание открыл Министр иностранных дел Российской Федерации С.В.Лавров.

Выступление С.В.Лаврова на восьмом заседании Московского формата консультаций по Афганистану

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Московский формат консультаций — авторитетная многосторонняя площадка, на которой страны региона координируют практические подходы к афганской проблематике.

В ходе заседания подтверждена безальтернативность курса на выстраивание с Кабулом равноправного взаимовыгодного сотрудничества и содействие интеграции Афганистана в систему международных хозяйственных связей.

Участники вновь призвали мировое сообщество обеспечить регулярное оказание гуманитарной помощи афганскому народу, акцентировав недопустимость её политизации.

🤝 «На полях» заседания состоялась отдельная встреча С.В.Лаврова с Министром иностранных дел Афганистана А.Моттаки, в ходе которой стороны обсудили перспективы развития двустороннего сотрудничества и взаимодействия на международных и региональных площадках.

Вступительное слово С.В.Лаврова в ходе переговоров с А.Моттаки

🎙 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks at the 8th meeting of the Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan (Moscow, October 5, 2026)

💬 Sergey Lavrov: It is a pleasure to open the latest meeting of the Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan.

This dialogue mechanism of high standing has been in operation since 2016 meaning that this particular meeting marks its 10th anniversary and brings together countries that have a stake in establishing and maintaining equal and mutually beneficial partnership with the Afghan people. It offers an opportunity to hold a substantive discussion of matters related to providing international assistance to Afghanistan and, importantly, to do so in conjunction with Kabul.

☝️ August 2026 marked the fifth anniversary of Afghanistan’s liberation from two decades of Western occupation. The vast military machine of the US and its NATO allies crumbled in the face of the Afghan people’s fighting spirit and determination, forcing the occupiers to flee. A national government led by the Taliban movement came to power and established control over the country. It must be acknowledged that it has governed with a fair degree of success.

Afghan security forces are waging an uncompromising fight against ISIS and other terrorist groups. Hundreds of militants have been eliminated, and a number of high-profile terrorist attacks, including those targeting foreign nationals and diplomatic missions, have been foiled. Importantly, helping strengthen Kabul’s counterterrorism capabilities by providing material and expert assistance and maintaining contacts between intelligence and law enforcement agencies meets the interests of all of us.

The measures the Afghan government is taking to combat illicit drug trafficking produce results. According to expert assessments by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, opiate production in that country has declined by 90% since 2022.

The Afghan economy continues to grow despite the tough sanctions imposed by Western countries, which, under the pretext of protecting human rights, have cut the Islamic Emirate off from the international financial system and seized its national banking assets. This is what the West is practicing on a regular basis.

Unfortunately, the humanitarian situation in the country remains difficult. According to the UN, more than 17 million Afghans - nearly half the population - will face food shortages this coming winter, and the total number of people in need of humanitarian aid will reach 22 million. Clearly, relevant international agencies need to step up, and bilateral efforts need to be deployed to address the situation at hand.

Russia will continue to provide regular humanitarian aid, and another batch will arrive in Afghanistan in the coming months.

❗️ The deployment of NATO military infrastructure in Afghanistan and neighbouring countries under any pretext whatsoever is categorically unacceptable. As we know from history, presence of this kind carries the risk of destabilisation and heightened tensions and conflict. We have seen no other outcome from this kind of presence over the past several decades.

I am confident that your meeting will be constructive and contribute to Afghanistan’s further development as an independent and sustainable state, and help promote peace and stability throughout the region.

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