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Russia has signed a military pact with the Taliban. Could its fighters start turning up in Ukraine?

Russia has signed a military pact with the Taliban. Could its fighters start turning up in Ukraine?
The Independent World Thursday 28 May 2026, 16:36 UTC By Arpan Rai 1 min read
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Analysis: Experts say neither side has shared details of what Russia-Taliban military cooperation looks like – but it is unlikely to follow the North Korea model

Analysis: Experts say neither side has shared details of what Russia-Taliban military cooperation looks like – but it is unlikely to follow the North Korea model

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