Russian President Vladimir Putin asserts that the United States\u2019 invasion of Afghanistan led to tragedy as it took place in defiance of the Afghan people\u2019s culture and history.<\/strong><\/p>\n
“Freedom and democracy, they cannot be disconnected from the culture and traditions of a certain people,” the Russian head of state told an energy forum in Moscow on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
“The United States intruded into Afghanistan in defiance of the traditions, culture, and history of the Afghan people. The result was tragic,” he added.<\/p>\n
The 2001 invasion toppled the Taliban group. The group, however, rallied and began establishing a presence in the majority of the Central Asian country\u2019s expanse.<\/p>\n
Earlier this year, the Taliban began an exceptionally forceful offensive to renew their rule over the country. The US only helped matters by announcing a surprise withdrawal in April.<\/p>\n
The Russian president, meanwhile, warned that battle-hardened terrorists were \u201cactively being drawn\u201d to Afghanistan.<\/p>\n