Who gave the talibans money and weapons?

The Taliban received funding and weapons from various sources over the years, notably during the Soviet-Afghan War in the 1980s when the U.S., along with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, provided significant support to various Afghan mujahideen groups, including factions that later became part of the Taliban. Additionally, the Taliban has historically received funding from drug trafficking, private donations, and support from sympathetic nations. More recently, their takeover in 2021 led to the seizure of U.S. military equipment left behind, further bolstering their arsenal.