Shoigu: Russia increases combat readiness of its bases in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan due to situation in Afghanistan
Russia has decided to increase the combat readiness of its bases in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan in connection with the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan – as stated by Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, RIA Novosti reports
According to the head of the Russian defence department, the situation currently observed in Afghanistan is still a serious challenge to security in Central Asia. Shoigu recalled the activities of international terrorist organisations.
“Against the background of the ongoing armed confrontation, the socio-economic situation is deteriorating in this country, the ideology of religious radicalism is being implanted, drug trafficking and cross-border crime are flourishing,” he stated.
The Russian side, in turn, has a positive attitude towards any initiatives aimed at resolving the situation in Afghanistan. Moreover, the Russian Federation is taking measures necessary to ensure security in the Central Asian region.
