Sorry, but that great big beast you want to discuss;
It's politicized.
Russians observed American withdrawal, from Afghanistan. Yeah, take out the army / military protection FIRST. THEN, try leaving a bunch of resources, like 55 billion $ worth, armored trucks, Night Vision equipment...you name it.
I've heard, Afghans now running a 'nice' military equipment bargain sales.
Sorry, you brought it up, no offense, but...this is Politics and so, the response is,...political.