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    Russia's GRU Paid Taliban Up to $200,000 Per Attack on US Forces

    January 09, 2025 • 1 min read

    A major investigation reveals Russia's military intelligence agency operated a $30 million payment scheme to Taliban fighters for attacks on US forces in Afghanistan. The sophisticated operation, disguised as a gemstone trading business, was run by key GRU operatives between 2016-2019.

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