Putin: Russia has learned from the experience of the Soviet Union in Afghanistan

“The USSR had its own experience of staying in this country.

We have learned the necessary lessons, ”Putin said.

The Russian leader also added that the conflict in Afghanistan has been going on for several decades.

Earlier, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov said that the Russian side is ready to supply weapons and equipment to the CSTO countries bordering Afghanistan on preferential terms.