Biden said he does not regret the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan

“I firmly stand on my decision,” the head of state noted.

At the same time, he noted that the current government lost control over the country faster than expected.

According to him, the United States has fulfilled its goals in Afghanistan to combat the Al-Qaeda terrorist network ** and must fight terrorists in other countries.

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

** "Al-Qaeda" - the organization was recognized as terrorist by the decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation dated 02.14.2003.

Earlier, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed the situation in Afghanistan with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken.