The Russian withdrawal was completed 31 August 1994.

But the problems began after the 'eighty-nine Russian withdrawal and his return to Saudi.

Nevertheless, seven years after the Russian withdrawal, fighting continues in Afghanistan among a dozen factions using weapons supplied by former foreign patrons.

Several fighters said United Nations peacekeepers should be sent to monitor a Russian withdrawal, if and when it took place.

The Russian withdrawal allowed for the final structure of the alliance, which was based on five Great Powers:

Over time, such incursions could well wear down Russian resistance and even lead to a Russian withdrawal.

The Russian withdrawal was disorderly and many of them were taken prisoner.

The new flood of refugees consequent upon the Russian withdrawal from Afghanistan is straining the relief services.

Since the Russian withdrawal, rival factions have been warring for control of their territories.

But we had to wait until we were sure about the Russian withdrawal.