This month, Russia became the first foreign government to formally recognize the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, nearly four ...

The implications of this move extend far beyond symbolism. By recognizing the Taliban as Afghanistan’s legitimate government, ...

In a statement, the ICC named Taliban supreme leader Haibatullah Akhundzada and Afghanistan's top judge Abdul Hakim Haqqani ...

Nearly four years after the Taliban reconquered Afghanistan, numerous countries have diplomatically engaged with the Islamic Emirate, accepting its rule as a political reality. Yet, no government had ...

(Russian Foreign Ministry Press Service via AP, File) MOSCOW (AP) — Russia on Thursday became the first country to formally recognize the Taliban’s government in Afghanistan since it seized power in ...

Russia has become the first country to formally recognize the Taliban's government in Afghanistan since it seized power in 2021 after Moscow removed the group from its list of outlawed organizations.

Russia has become the first country to officially recognize the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan. In a statement on July 3, 2025, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Moscow saw strong prospects for ...

Russia has become the first nation to recognize the Taliban government of Afghanistan since it took power in 2021, announcing on Thursday it has accepted an ambassador from the Islamist group.

Russia’s recognition of the Taliban provides much sought-after legitimacy to a regime that is enforcing the world’s most ...

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Russia has become the first nation to recognize the Taliban government of Afghanistan since it took power in 2021, announcing ...

The Taliban government said Russia has made a "brave decision" and set an example for others. Moscow said it wants to boost economic cooperation and help Kabul tackle drug-trafficking and terrorism.