Putin says US withdrawal from Afghanistan has led to a new crisis

Due to the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, a new crisis situation has arisen in the world, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the XIII BRICS summit via videoconference. His words are quoted by the Kremlin.

According to Putin, the situation in the world is not becoming less tense. Global security is being seriously tested, and long-standing regional conflicts are flaring up with renewed vigor, he said.

“The withdrawal of the Americans and their allies from Afghanistan has led to a new crisis situation, and it is still unclear how all this will affect regional and global security,” the head of state said. He added that Russia and partners are in favor of establishing peace on Afghan soil, and are also not interested in being threatened by terrorism and illegal drug trafficking from the territory of this country.

At the end of August, Putin indicated that it was necessary to monitor the development of the situation in Afghanistan, in particular, to control the borders of neighboring countries. “It is especially important now to prevent the penetration of terrorists of all stripes into the territory of states adjacent to Afghanistan, including under the guise of refugees,” the president said.