Key facts
- Russia and Afghanistan's Taliban government signed an agreement.
- The deal covers repair and restoration of Soviet-era military hardware.
- The agreement was signed at the International Security Forum in Moscow.
- The pact is expected to strengthen the Taliban's military.
Russia has agreed to repair and restore Soviet-era military hardware for Afghanistan, according to an agreement signed at the International Security Forum in Moscow. This pact is anticipated to enhance the military strength of the Taliban government. The specifics of the hardware and the scope of the repairs were not detailed, but the agreement signifies a deepening of security and military ties between Russia and the de facto Afghan authorities.