"Currently, such a possibility is not being considered," TASS quoted Sullivan as saying.

He noted that the United States holds daily talks with the Taliban "through political channels and through the security forces," but did not disclose their details.

Earlier, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said that the US authorities are constantly in contact with representatives of the Taliban * on the security of the Kabul airport.

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