KABUL: The Russian ambassador and other diplomats based in Kabul are likely to have a meeting with the senior Taliban leadership today (Tuesday). The Russian authorities say they will decide about the recognition of Taliban government after the outcome of the meeting.
Sources say, the Russian officials have decided not to close down their mission in Afghanistan. Similarly Chinese have also decided to stay in Afghanistan. Meanwhile the Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen announced that Mujahideen have been asked to protect lives and properties of people.
He said, nobody was allowed to enter any house without the permission of the leadership. He assured people that lives and property of the people would be protected. He also called upon people not to leave Afghanistan.
