Russia's Attitude To New Afghan Regime Will Depend On Development Of Sit...

Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Vasily Nebenzya called on all forces in Afghanistan to promote a peaceful settlement, at a meeting of the UN Security Council on Monday.

He stressed the importance of avoiding civilian bloodshed. Russia calls on all Afghan parties to refrain from hostilities and to promote a peaceful settlement. "We presume that the international community is obliged not to abandon its efforts to help Afghanistan. As for our further steps, official steps towards the new Afghan authorities, we will determine these steps depending on the development of the situation and their specific actions."