Russia Paid the Taliban to Murder U.S. Troops in Afghanistan, Investigation Reveals

In this video, we explore an explosive investigation by The Insider revealing how Russia’s GRU paid the Taliban to kill U.S. troops in Afghanistan. Learn the shocking details behind this covert operation and its devastating consequences. Key Details The Insider, in collaboration with Der Spiegel and Christo Grozev, published the report on January 8, 2025. Russia’s GRU Unit 29155 paid $200,000 bounties for each U.S. soldier killed, funneling tens of millions to the Taliban. Rahmatullah Azizi, a smuggler and GRU courier, laundered funds through a gemstone trading front spanning Tajikistan, China, and Pakistan. Photos revealed Taliban couriers holding bundles of U.S. dollars, used to finance attacks like the December 2019 Bagram bombing. The GRU exploited Afghanistan’s mineral wealth, smuggling emeralds and rubies to sustain these covert operations. Stakes and Consequences This revelation exposes Moscow’s broader strategy of destabilization through proxy warfare, echoing Soviet-era tactics. The investigation highlights the human toll on U.S. forces and raises urgent questions about Russia’s ongoing ties with the Taliban. How will the West respond to these covert attacks that threaten global security? 📖 Read the full article here: https://theins.ru/en/politics/277723 📌 Join the conversation below, and subscribe for ongoing updates on this critical story. 👉 Follow The Intellectualist: https://www.youtube.com/@TheIntellectualist 🎁 Support The Intellectualist: https://buymeacoffee.com/theintellectualist #Russia #Taliban #Afghanistan #News #Investigation