CONFLICT
White House Says it Cannot Confirm Claims Russia is Seeking Captured US Equipment from Taliban
During a press briefing on Friday, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said the United States could not confirm recent claims that Russia is seeking to obtain American equipment from the Taliban that was left behind in Afghanistan. While speaking to reporters, Kirby stated that "I can't confirm those reports that the Taliban are looking at or considering sending weapons capabilities to the Russians," but added that such a move "would fly in the face of what the Taliban say their goals are."