A top US commander said today that Russia is trying to be an influential third party in war-torn Afghanistan. He also expressed concern over reports of Russians supplying weapons to the Taliban. <br/><br/><br/>General Joselg L Votel, Commander of US Central Command, told members of the House Armed Services Committee during a Congressional hearing that this was not a good development, and was against American interest. '<br/><br/>The White House refused to comment on Votel's remarks. White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer told reporters that the General's comment stands for itself. <br/>'''' <br/>