December 3, 2025
Tajikistan asks for Russia’s help in guarding the border
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rakhmon. PHOTO: REUTERS DUSHANBE: Tajikistan is in talks with Russia and a Moscow-led regional security group over the possibility of Russia deploying troops to jointly patrol the volatile border with Afghanistan, three Tajik security sources told Reuters on Tuesday. Five Chinese citizens were killed and five wounded near the border last week as a result of attacks from Afghanistan. Tajik President Emomali Rahmon held talks with his security chiefs on Monday about the situation, and China advised its citizens, who are involved in various mining and business activities, to leave the border area urgently. One of












