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Russia maintains working ties with Kabul to counter terrorist threats such as ISIS-K and prevent regional instability across Central Asia. Moscow also seeks to open vital railway and energy corridors reaching Pakistan and India. Engaging diplomatically prevents communication breakdowns that could otherwise foster terrorist networks and narcotics trafficking.
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The Trans-Afghan Railway is a planned line of approximately 760 km connecting Termez, Mazar-i-Sharif, Kabul, and Peshawar. It aims to connect the Eurasian rail network to Pakistani ports including Karachi and Gwadar. The route could reduce cargo shipping times to South Asia by 30 to 40 percent compared to the Suez Canal.
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Russia exports refined petroleum products like gasoline and diesel, along with liquefied petroleum gas. It also supplies wheat, flour, timber, and vegetable oils to the Afghan market. Total annual trade between Russia and Afghanistan stands at around 1 billion dollars.
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Key issues include the absence of an inclusive government representing Tajik, Uzbek, and Hazara minorities, alongside civil rights concerns. Furthermore, Western sanctions and frozen sovereign assets create severe banking and financial difficulties. These conditions generate high insurance and operational risks for participating companies.
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