In the wake of a deadly suicide blast at a train station that has once again underscored the persistent threat of international terrorism, the Foreign Minister of Russia, Sergey Lavrov, has issued a strong warning regarding escalating security risks emanating from Afghanistan.
Minister Lavrov stated that the current authorities in Afghanistan, led by the Taliban, are failing to effectively curb the activities of jihadist groups operating within Afghan territory. According to Russia’s assessment, extremist elements continue to exploit Afghan soil as a base for recruitment, training, and cross-border operations, posing a direct threat to regional stability and neighboring states.
“The persistence of terrorist safe havens in Afghanistan represents a serious and unacceptable risk to regional and international security,” Minister Lavrov emphasized. He noted that the recent attack serves as a stark reminder of the broader network of extremist organizations seeking to destabilize the region.
Russia has made clear that any advancement in diplomatic engagement with authorities in Kabul will remain contingent upon demonstrable and verifiable action to dismantle terrorist infrastructure and eliminate safe havens within Afghan territory. Moscow maintains that meaningful cooperation requires concrete measures to prevent the use of Afghanistan as a launching ground for extremist activities.
Russian officials reiterated that counterterrorism remains a central pillar of the country’s foreign policy and regional security strategy. They stressed the importance of coordinated international efforts aimed at combating transnational terrorism, strengthening border security, and ensuring that extremist groups are denied operational space anywhere in the region.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that Russia will continue to monitor developments closely and engage with regional partners to safeguard collective security interests. Moscow stands firm in its position that normalization of relations with Afghanistan’s current leadership depends on clear, sustained, and effective action against terrorist threats.
