Taliban expresses ‘concern’, closely watching Russia-Ukraine situation

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has issued a statement saying that the Taliban was closely watching the Russia-Ukraine situation and that they were concerned about civilians.

The Taliban is gravely concerned about the Russian invasion of Ukraine and extends an offer to hold ‘talks’, urging both parties to show restraint in order to avert the possibility of more civilian casualties.

“The Islamic Emirate if Afghanistan, in line with its foreign policy of neutrality, calls for both sides of the conflict to resolve the crisis through dialogue and peaceful means,” said the statement.