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Which side of Russia each article places Afghanistan on. Neutral includes articles that do not relate Afghanistan to Russia at all. Method
0.0%of all news mentions Afghanistan0 of 0 articles in the last 7 days
Daily Activity
Mentions of Afghanistan per day, newest first
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How Russian media writes about Afghanistan
Written by a language model on 6 October 2026, only from the articles and ratings collected here. It describes the coverage; it does not vouch for what the outlets claim. Method
Russian coverage of Afghanistan focused on Moscow-format talks and cooperation with Russia. Vzglyad reported that Kabul-Islamabad disagreements prevented a joint statement, while Gazeta.ru relayed Afghan objections to wording linking the country to terrorism. Outlets carried Russian officials’ pledges of humanitarian aid and opposition to NATO military infrastructure, alongside Afghan officials’ claims of peace and trade-transit potential. Life.ru relayed Sergei Lavrov’s praise for Taliban-led governance, but its report on an Afghan minister’s claim that drug-crop cultivation had reached zero noted that UN figures still recorded illegal opium cultivation.
Over the last 30 days, 155 of 177 articles presented Afghanistan neutrally, 21 as friendly to Russia and one as hostile. Where roles were assigned, Afghanistan was presented as a victim in 34 articles, a partner in 24, successful in 10, declining in nine and a threat in seven. Vzglyad and Komsomolskaya Pravda carried friendly partnership portrayals around diplomatic and security cooperation. EADaily’s reports on the failed joint statement and opposition to NATO infrastructure presented Afghanistan as a victim. Argumenty i Fakty carried the only article rated as presenting Afghanistan as hostile to Russia.
Recent Articles
177 mentions of Afghanistan
177 articles.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said NATO distanced itself from alleged threats by some members toward Kaliningrad and called the alliance’s members unruly.
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Sergey Lavrov said NATO denied alleged Baltic threats against Kaliningrad after Russia issued a response.
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Former Ukrainian presidential spokeswoman Yulia Mendel said Russia is winning the war and warned that escalation could turn Ukraine into a “European Afghanistan.”
Friendly to Russia
Sergei Lavrov said Western interference is to blame for Middle East instability and said Russia is helping Afghanistan seek to resolve its crisis with Pakistan.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov blamed Western intervention for instability and escalating tensions in the Middle East.
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Lavrov said no final document was adopted at Afghanistan talks due to Kabul-Islamabad differences, but called it noncritical and urged outside powers to stop interfering.
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Former Zelensky spokesperson Yulia Mendel said Russia is gaining the upper hand and urged ending the fighting rather than increasing arms supplies.
Friendly to Russia
Sergei Shoigu said proposals to restore US and NATO military infrastructure in Afghanistan are unacceptable, urging the West to learn from history.
Friendly to Russia
Sergei Shoigu said Russia hopes other countries will recognize Afghanistan after Moscow did so in July 2025.
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Tsargrad says US and EU sanctions and asset freezes targeting Russia reflect a long-standing policy of pressure on sovereign states and selective adherence to international agreements.
Friendly to Russia
Sergey Lavrov held talks in Moscow with East Timor's Foreign Minister Bendito Freitas on political dialogue, trade, humanitarian cooperation and regional issues.
Friendly to Russia
Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi thanked Russia for recognizing Afghanistan, calling it a key step for expanding bilateral cooperation.
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Sergei Shoigu said the International Security Forum will be held in the Moscow region on May 25–28, 2027.
Friendly to Russia
Sergei Shoigu proposed restoring SCO engagement with Afghanistan via its former contact group during talks with Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi.
Friendly to Russia
Sergei Shoigu said Russia is ready to cooperate with Afghanistan on counterterrorism and security.
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Former Zelenskyy spokeswoman Yulia Mendel said Russia is winning the war and urged ending the conflict, warning Ukraine could become a “European Afghanistan.”
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Former Zelenskyy spokeswoman Yulia Mendel said Russia is winning the war and called for Ukraine to stop buying weapons and begin peace talks.
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Former Zelensky spokeswoman Yulia Mendel said Russia is winning and urged ending the conflict, warning Kyiv’s escalation could turn Ukraine into a “European Afghanistan.”
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