The Afghan war is a serious lesson not just for superpowers, but also for the entire international community. No one has the right to interfere in the life of another country. Furthermore, war in Afghanistan enabled the consolidation of international terrorism.
The events in Afghanistan require serious, scrupulous and dispassionate analysis from politicians and historians. But those who fought in Afghanistan, who did not break their military oath, should not have to hide their eyes, the Russian President said.
Vladimir Putin sincerely thanked all the people who fought in Afghanistan and were able to ”find their feet“ in civilian life. Russia still requires such people capable of solving the most difficult tasks.