Rep. Ruben Gallego: With American Troops at Risk, Congress Deserves to Know More about Russian Aid to the Taliban

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Today , Congressman Ruben Gallego, a Member of the House Armed Services Committee, wrote to Defense Secretary James Mattis seeking more information about Russian aid to the Taliban in Afghanistan. His letter comes after the commander of US forces in Afghanistan, General John Nicholson, appeared to confirm on Monday that Russia is providing arms and other support to the Taliban.

"At a time when more than 8,000 American troops remain in Afghanistan, Congress deserves to know more about Russian arms transfers to the Taliban," said Rep. Gallego. "As we consider the future course of US involvement in that country after more than 15 years of war and as our military contends with growing Russian antagonism around the world, it is critical that the Members of this body have a clear understanding of Russian support for an adversary that continues to actively target brave American service members."

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