Russia is ready to provide its ally Tajikistan with any assistance needed amid a worsening conflict in neighboring Afghanistan, the TASS news agency cited Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu as saying on July 28.
Reuters: Russia ready to help Tajikistan amid Afghan conflict
Leaders of the Taliban movement and negotiators Abdul Latif Mansoor (R), Shahabuddin Delawar (C) and Suhail Shaheen (L) walk to attend a press conference in Moscow on July 9, 2021.