Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service Chief meets Taliban leaders, Interior Minister visits Pakistan

Head of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service, Sergei Naryshkin wrapped his visit to Kabul where he held talks with Taliban intelligence chief Abdul Haq Wasiq. Reports suggest that both sides discussed ways to increase security and intelligence cooperation. At the same time Russian Interior Minister held talks in Pakistan with senior civil and military leaders on security issues. I have explained Russia's growing engagement with the Taliban.