The former Afghan President Hamid Karzai warned of the growing rivalries between the United States and Russia in Afghanistan as he once again reiterated his opposition towards the new US strategy for Afghanistan and South Asia.

Speaking to reporters during a press conference in Kabul, Karzai said the United States and Russia were engaged in rivalries against each other during the Jihad times against the Soviet forces, Khaama Press reported on Thursday.

However, he said the rivalries still exist and continue to grow in the country with the Afghan people suffering from the continued war and violence.