Major anti-terrorist joint drills staged by Russia & post-Soviet allies conclude on Afghan border in Tajikistan (VIDEO)

A large-scale military exercise carried out by member countries of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) has concluded in Tajikistan. The drills involved repelling a cross-border attack from a mock terrorist group. … Read More >Major anti-terrorist joint drills staged by Russia & post-Soviet allies conclude on Afghan border in Tajikistan (VIDEO)

Thousands of Russian, Uzbek & Tajik troops rehearse turning back enemy offensive on Afghan border amid fears of Taliban incursions

Large-scale wargames have been held in Tajikistan, bringing together soldiers from three former Soviet republics to practice targeting enemy combatants and securing the border with neighboring Afghanistan, as the US withdraws. … Read More >Thousands of Russian, Uzbek & Tajik troops rehearse turning back enemy offensive on Afghan border amid fears of Taliban incursions

As Taliban reaches Tajikistan border, Russia says it’s ready & prepared to defend its close ally against Islamist terrorist group

The Russian Foreign Ministry has revealed that Moscow is ready to interfere in the situation on the Tajik-Afghan border, noting that it will defend its allies against any possible incursion over the frontier by the Taliban. … Read More >As Taliban reaches Tajikistan border, Russia says it’s ready & prepared to defend its close ally against Islamist terrorist group

Taliban militants won’t be allowed to run riot in Tajikistan after Americans pull out of Afghanistan, top Russian General tells RT

Tajikistan and its allies will repel any possible Taliban incursion from neighboring Afghanistan, with Russian troops ready to help if needed, a top military official from the Eurasian regional defense bloc, CSTO, has told RT. … Read More >Taliban militants won’t be allowed to run riot in Tajikistan after Americans pull out of Afghanistan, top Russian General tells RT

US asks Afghanistan’s neighbors to shelter its ex-employees who fear Taliban retaliation after troop pullout – media

Thousands of Afghan citizens eligible for US visas after working for the US government may soon move to a different Central Asian country, where they will presumably be safe from retaliation while their applications are processed. … Read More >US asks Afghanistan’s neighbors to shelter its ex-employees who fear Taliban retaliation after troop pullout – media