Russia hosts a Taliban delegation, others for consultations on Afghanistan — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-hosts-a-taliban-delegation-others-for-consultations-on-afghanistanContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Russia hosts Taliban delegation, regional powers in Afghanistan talkshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-hosts-a-taliban-delegation-others-for-consultations-on-afghanistanhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-hosts-a-taliban-delegation-others-for-consultations-on-afghanistan#u110982Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:33:59 +0000Russia hosted a Taliban delegation and representatives from regional powers in Moscow for consultations on Afghanistan amid worsening Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions. The Taliban's search for legitimacy and Moscow's growing influence were highlighted. Pakistan and the Taliban clashed during the talks, with Pakistan stating that terrorism remains a core problem in Afghanistan. The Afghan Taliban said problems with Pakistan can be resolved through diplomacy.Why it mattersThe talks come as Afghanistan faces humanitarian and security challenges under Taliban rule. The international communi