US Gen. Joseph L Votel, commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM), says that Russia is following a strategy to compete with the United States around the world, including Afghanistan.

Votel said in an interview with VOA on Thursday that Moscow and Tehran are trying to increase their influence in Afghanistan.

In this episode of Farakhabar, host Massoud Malik discusses the topic with the following guests:

Military affairs analyst Atiqullah Amarkhil

Senator Hashim Alokozay