They abandoned the plan to integrate the Afghan Resistance Organization, but support that needed to be given was still provided; the Russian Army now needed these people to cause trouble for the British.
As for potential future troubles, that was a matter for after victory in the war; it couldn't be concerned with in the short term.
Moreover, with so many factions within the Afghan Resistance Organization, there would always be a few turncoats; by inducing defection and making offers, the matter would be settled. In his heart, General Okinets deeply despised the British.
With the support of the Russians, the Afghan Resistance Organization became even more active.
Today they would destroy roads, tomorrow they would blow up bridges, occasionally take potshots, and attack a convoy, making life terribly difficult for the British Army.