Turkey may help Moscow with Afghan negotiations
Russia is increasing its mediation efforts in Afghanistan as the United States plans its exit.
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A new round of US-Russian talks on Afghanistan is set to begin on Feb. 22 in Ankara.
Zamir Kabulov, Russia's presidential envoy to Afghanistan, will meet with US special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad and Turkish officials, Kabulov announced at a recent news conference.