Taliban militants in Afghanistan have doubled their purchases of Russian liquefied petroleum gas during the period from January to November of the current year, according to Reuters. The news agency states that Russia redirected deliveries from Europe against the backdrop of the political aftermath of the war against Ukraine. It is noted that Russia has not officially recognized the Taliban as the legitimate government in Afghanistan. However, it was one of the first countries to establish contacts and enter into business deals with the militants after their return to power in 2021. Last year,…