“The rapid changes we are experiencing in Afghanistan are unexpected and the situation is tragic,” the mayor said.

At the same time, he noted that at present the situation in Kabul is calm.

“People are worried and afraid, first of all, of economic difficulties,” Sultanzoy said.

Earlier, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed the situation in Afghanistan with the Pakistani Foreign Minister by telephone.

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