Russian Lawmaker Opposes Plan to Recruit Afghan Workers

A Russian lawmaker has criticized plans to recruit Afghan workers, exposing divisions in Moscow’s approach toward Afghanistan and migrant labor shortages.

A Russian lawmaker has publicly opposed the idea of recruiting workers from Afghanistan, calling it a “big mistake” and claiming Afghan migrants could pose a threat to Russia’s national security.

Mikhail Matveyev, deputy chairman of the Russian State Duma’s Committee on Regional Policy, made the remarks in comments to Russian outlet Gazeta...