“The Security Council is actively discussing the situation in Afghanistan,” Tass quoted Nebenzyu as saying.
He noted that one of the topics of discussion will be US negotiations with representatives of the Taliban *.
“Russia held consultations with the United States on Afghanistan, which seemed to be very frank and productive,” the diplomat added.
He also noted that the parties are interested in a peaceful settlement of the conflict.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump said that after signing the agreement with the radical Taliban movement *, 8.6 thousand US troops will remain in Afghanistan.
* “Taliban” - the organization was recognized as terrorist by the decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation of February 14, 2003