“We positively evaluate the results of the visit and the statements that were made,” RIA Novosti quoted the diplomat as saying.

According to him, for Moscow this is important first of all from the point of view of the transition to the next stage: achieving progress in national reconciliation.

“We hope that the parties will sign an agreement in the very near future,” he added, speaking about the possibility of concluding an agreement with the Taliban.

On November 28, Trump arrived in Afghanistan on an unannounced visit to visit American troops on Thanksgiving.

As the US president noted, the Taliban * advocated for a “deal."

According to him, such a peace agreement is possible subject to a ceasefire.

* "Taliban" - the organization was recognized as terrorist by the decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation of February 14, 2003 .