Of late, Massoud and Rabbani have enjoyed much propaganda ascertaining that they were patriots during the Soviet incursion. I, however, beg to differ. There are mou8ntains of evidence from US, Russian, British and French sources that spell-out his allegiance to the invading and occupational forces of the Soviet 40th Army. Of this, there can be no doubt. For those engaged in research and or writing I have enclosed a letter written by Rabbani for Vladimir Putin. It says a lot, and helps make the case that Jamiat were collaborators

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Letter from President-elect Burhanuddin Rabbani to Russian President-elect Vladimir Putin,
Dated 25 December 1999

Honorable Mr. President:
On behalf of the Afghan people the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and my-self wish to take this opportunity to congratulate you on the New Year 2000. Congratulations to you and the friendly Russian Government and the Russian people.
Mr. President, using this time I want to assure you of the firm commitment, cooperation, and stand of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in regards to the important issues facing our two countries. The government and the people believe that a united, strong and democratic Russia is the main ingredient for peace and stability as well as unity and justice in the region and the world. The new Russia under your leadership has taken positive steps in that direction.
The result of the last parliamentary election has proven your enormous success. So therefore please accept my congratulations honorable and respected Mr. President. And I can assure you that the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan with all its effort will stand with you against the common enemies of our two great countries, terrorism, smuggling and injustice.
The strong resistance of the people of Afghanistan against broad occupation and anarchy is not only in defense of our right to freedom. National sovereignty and self-determination, which itself will assure peace in the region and the world. From this point the people of Afghanistan hope for support of the friendly Government of Russia as well as those of other nations of the international community.
Afghanistan and Russian friendship has historical and strategic value. Because of this, we need more cooperation and hope for strong ties and relations now as well as in the future.
With respect,

Professor Burhanuddin Rabbani
President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Notes:
**Translation by Sayed Noorulhaq Husseini