Putin: Biden right to withdraw troops from Afghanistan

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the US President Joe Biden made the right decision by withdrawing the troops from Afghanistan.

The Russian leader added that the international community "is getting close" to officially recognising the Taliban as the new rulers of Afghanistan, saying the decision must be made by the United Nations.

He also noted the need for the Taliban to recognise the interests of all Afghan ethnic groups and respect human rights.

Putin later warned against forgetting about the possibility of "complete mutual annihilation" if nuclear armament isn't managed responsibly.

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