RT News - August 23 2021 (18:00 MSK)

The Biden administration's reportedly changing its policy at Kabul airport. Now only Americans and NATO-state citizens will be allowed through, plus US Green Card holders. There's no further provision at the moment for Afghans who worked for the coalition. Earlier, some employed by foreign states did manage to flee. But their relatives remain in the country fearing retribution from the Taliban. We spoke to one translator on condition of complete anonymity because risks remain high. Tension's building further: the Taliban's warning the US and others of 'consequences' if the troop withdrawal deadline isn't met on the 31st of August. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson plans to press Washington for more time to get people out.