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Vladimir Putin’s posturing towards Afghanistan has opened a new chapter in the great game in the heart of Asia.

Russian President Putin attends a signing ceremony following the talks with his Slovenian counterpart Pahor in Moscow

For the Afghan president, a deal with Gulbuddin Hekmatyar is a political win, but it may not bring political stability.

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, signs a peace agreement with Hizb-i-Islami, led by Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, in Kabul