Criticism Escalates Over Putin’s Praise for Taliban Amid Security Concerns

Recent statements by the President of Russia in New Delhi regarding the Taliban’s positive steps in the fight against terrorism have faced severe criticism from regional security observers. At the same time, it has been claimed that the true backing of the Afghan currency’s apparent value relies on the weekly injection of billions of dollars from the United States and the complete monopoly of drug trafficking revenues by the Taliban… Recent statements by Vladimir Putin in New Delhi concerning the Taliban’s positive steps in combating terrorism have sparked a wave of criticism among regional observers. According to security analyses, over 29 international terrorist groups are active in Afghanistan. Analysts have warned that optimism towards the Taliban places regional security at risk. Simultaneously, it has been claimed that the apparent value of the Afghan currency relies on the weekly injection of U.S. dollars and the monopoly of drug trafficking by the Taliban.

Warning about the danger of regional instability and hidden backing of the Afghan currency

Recent statements by Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, in New Delhi, where he praised the new rulers of Kabul for positive steps in combating terrorism and drug trafficking, have faced strong reactions from security and regional observers. Analysts believe that this portrayal significantly deviates from the ground realities in Afghanistan.

Taliban’s coexistence with terrorism

According to regional security analyses, Putin’s image of Afghanistan contradicts ground realities: 29 active terrorist groups: More than 29 international terrorist groups are actively present on Afghan soil; groups that have roots from Central Asia to Pakistan and from China to the Middle East. Coexistence relationship: Instead of fighting, the Taliban have created a coexistence relationship with these groups. Dual image: The reality is that the Taliban are simultaneously trying to project an image of a reliable partner to some regional powers, while under the surface of this image, the activities of networked and multi-layered terrorist groups continue vigorously. Analysts have warned that optimistic statements regarding the Taliban’s performance pose a serious threat to the future of regional security, and if neighboring countries are not aware of the true nature of the Taliban, they may face a new wave of terrorist attacks and instability.

Hidden backing of the Afghan currency

In another analysis regarding the apparent stability of the Afghan currency’s rate against the regional currency crisis, certain claims have been made. While the rising dollar has shaken the most powerful surrounding economies, the real backing of the Afghan currency’s value has been attributed to two hidden factors: First, the weekly injection of billions of dollars by the U.S., allegedly aimed at tarnishing the Islamic faith and destabilizing the region while supporting illegitimate armed groups, and then the complete concentration and monopoly of the revenues generated from drug trafficking, which the Taliban control. These analyses show that the security and economic crises in Afghanistan have complex and international dimensions that directly impact regional stability.