Taliban And Non-Government Afghan Politicians Meet In Moscow For Talks

Taliban representatives met a number of non-government Afghan politicians in the Russian capital Moscow in February [Sefa Karacan/Anadolu]

Daily Mail/AFP: Now Putin courts the Taliban: Insurgents fly to Moscow for peace talks with the nation that invaded their country in 1979 and plunged it into chaos

* Taliban co-founder and political leader Mullah said they want end to conflict
* Group are 'really committed to peace' according to Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar
* 'The obstacle is the occupation of Afghanistan, and that should end,' he added

Senior Taliban officials including the group's top political advisor met with Afghan political figures in Moscow Tuesday, saying they were committed to peace in Afghanistan - even as US-led talks appear to have stalled.

In a message the Taliban have not altered since talks with the US started last autumn, Taliban co-founder and political leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar said the insurgents want an end to 18 years of conflict - but would only sign a deal after foreign forces quit Afghanistan.

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WNU Editor: I have zero expectations from these talks.

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