It is noted that the Pentagon currently does not have evidence that "would confirm the allegations against Russia of malicious actions against American forces in Afghanistan."
“I want to assure all our employees that the ministry is seriously considering any and all potential threats against US military personnel,” said Esper.
Earlier, the newspaper The New York Times, citing sources, published an article alleging that Russian military intelligence allegedly offered rewards to Taliban-related militants for attacks on American soldiers in Afghanistan.
Later, the Russian Foreign Ministry called this publication "unpretentious stuffing."
US President Donald Trump, in turn, called the article "ordering."
* "Taliban" - the organization was recognized as terrorist by the decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation of February 14, 2003.