Afghanistan, July 16 -- Russia has expressed renewed concern over Afghanistan's humanitarian situation, citing high infant mortality and the continued spread of polio while accusing Western countries of politicizing humanitarian assistance and maintaining measures that have worsened the country's economic crisis.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday that Afghanistan continues to face severe humanitarian challenges, describing infant mortality and the resurgence of polio as among the country's most pressing public health concerns.
Citing World Health Organization (WHO) data, Zakharova said 21 polio cases had been recorded in border areas of Afghanistan and Pakistan during 2025 and 2026. She added that man...