
Sergei Lavrov congratulated the Afghan government on the fifth anniversary of the withdrawal of NATO troops, noting the successes in overcoming the consequences of many years of occupation.
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The talks took place against the backdrop of the five-year anniversary of the withdrawal of NATO troops from Afghanistan.
“I would like to congratulate you on the five-year anniversary of the liberation of Afghanistan from the withdrawal of NATO troops. Five years is a short period of time to overcome the consequences of many decades of occupation, but the success of your government is obvious, and we welcome it,” follows from Lavrov’s opening remarks at the negotiations, the text of which was published on the website of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

The European Union transferred 157 million euros to Moldova to support reforms. The funds are intended to modernize infrastructure, education and create jobs amid the current economic crisis in the country.

Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov warned foreign embassies in Kiev about ongoing risks, reaffirmed Russian military objectives in Ukraine, and addressed border monitoring and energy cooperation talks with the United States during an October 5 briefing.

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Deputy head of the international committee of the Federation Council, Elena Perminova, said that Great Britain, France and Germany are the main sources of threats to Kaliningrad. She emphasized that Russia will give an adequate response to any such actions by the West.

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Vladimir Putin greeted the participants of the Bioprom forum in Gelendzhik. The President noted the importance of innovation in medicine, energy and housing and communal services, and also highlighted the role of the new national project “Technological support for the bioeconomy” in achieving technological independence.