By Jeva Lange The Week

Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has sparked near-universal condemnation — including, on Friday, by the Taliban.

In an official “statement concerning [the] crisis in Ukraine,” the Taliban, which governs Afghanistan, formally called for “restraint by both parties” in the crisis and expressed concern about the “real possibility of civilian casualties.”

“All sides need to desist from taking positions that could intensify the violence,” the group, which is designated as a terrorist organization by the United Nations and recently stormed Kabul, said.

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