Six out of ten Russians held the opinion that Russia should support neither side in the political conflict in Afghanistan in August 2021. Only four percent of respondents believed that their country should support the new government led by the Taliban, which is banned in Russia as a terrorist organization.
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VCIOM. (August 20, 2021). Which position should Russia take now: to support the ousted government of Afghanistan, the new government led by the Taliban, or neither side? [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved August 04, 2026, from /statistics/1259084/russia-position-in-afghanistan-conflict/
VCIOM. "Which position should Russia take now: to support the ousted government of Afghanistan, the new government led by the Taliban, or neither side?." Chart. August 20, 2021. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed August 04, 2026. /statistics/1259084/russia-position-in-afghanistan-conflict/
VCIOM. (2021). Which position should Russia take now: to support the ousted government of Afghanistan, the new government led by the Taliban, or neither side?. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 04, 2026. /statistics/1259084/russia-position-in-afghanistan-conflict/
VCIOM. "Which Position Should Russia Take Now: to Support The Ousted Government of Afghanistan, The New Government Led by The Taliban, or Neither Side?." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 20 Aug 2021, /statistics/1259084/russia-position-in-afghanistan-conflict/
VCIOM, Which position should Russia take now: to support the ousted government of Afghanistan, the new government led by the Taliban, or neither side? ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, /statistics/1259084/russia-position-in-afghanistan-conflict/ (last visited August 04, 2026)
Which position should Russia take now: to support the ousted government of Afghanistan, the new government led by the Taliban, or neither side? [Graph], VCIOM, August 20, 2021. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1259084/russia-position-in-afghanistan-conflict/