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Russian Security Council head Nikolay Patrushev asserts US weapons from Afghanistan were transferred to Ukraine
Govt ‘loses’ two districts in Herat; Taliban, Kabul agree war no solution
Intra-Afghan dialogue to follow formal signing on Feb 29
US Secretary Mike Pompeo says it is up to Taliban to resume peace talks
Many Pakistani officials dealing with India also responsible for Afghanistan; hence tensions could impact peace talks
This by far is the closest to a peace deal the two sides could reach, say analysts
Pakistan will be held accountable if US conditions not met, says Pompeo
Alice Wells is scheduled to meet senior officials at Foreign Office as well as military authorities
Call for talks comes a day before second round of a regional peace conference in Kabul
Army chief is in Kabul to attend Chiefs of Defence (CHOD) Conference