"The de facto coming of the Taliban * to power and the seizure by the Taliban of most of the territory of Afghanistan is a de facto accomplished process," Peskov said.

He recalled that Russia does not recognize the movement and is closely monitoring the dynamics of the situation in Afghanistan, including with regard to ensuring the security of the country's citizens and Russian diplomats.

Peskov also noted that Russia has not yet formulated a clear position on how many people who want to leave Afghanistan the country is ready to accept.

The migration authorities and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are currently working on these issues.

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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.