As America’s effort to end 16 years of war in Afghanistan yields little progress, Russia is resurrecting its own interest in the “graveyard of empires.” The jockeying includes engaging the Taliban and leading a new diplomatic effort to tackle Afghanistan’s future, with or without U.S. support.
Associated Press: As war in Afghanistan drags on, Russia resurrects interest
Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses the Federal Assembly of both houses of parliament at the Kremlin in Moscow on Dec. 1, 2016.
