Russia-Afghanistan trade doubles to $350M; Afghan produce enters Russian market

Russian Deputy PM Overchuk reports bilateral trade with Afghanistan reached ~$350M in first 8 months of 2026, doubling year-on-year, with Afghan fruits and vegetables now being supplied to Russia. The claim is based on an official Russian statement, unverified independently. This signals deepening economic ties between Moscow and the Taliban-led government, potentially expanding Afghan export capacity and Russia's regional influence.

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