“We initially supported the presence of American troops in Afghanistan, at one time we voted for the corresponding resolution of the UN Security Council.
I still believe that the presence of the Americans in Afghanistan does not contradict our foreign interests, ”the head of state said in an interview with the Moscow.
Kremlin.
Putin "on the TV channel" Russia 1 ".
Putin added that against the background of the withdrawal of the US military contingent from Afghanistan, "there are many risks," although this creates additional conditions for Afghan reconciliation.
"Firstly, we will have to fork out extra money in order to maintain stability, and secondly, in spite of everything, the presence of the Americans in Afghanistan contributes to stability in the country, and their departure creates risks," the TASS president quotes.
Russia perceives the work of the Americans in Afghanistan as "anti-terrorist work," the head of state stressed.
Earlier, the White House announced a reduction in the US military contingent in Afghanistan to 2,500 by early 2021.