Poland and the Baltic states also withdrew from the Ottawa Convention despite pleas from some leaders to maintain decorum in ...

A former senior Taliban official told CBS News that while the move was welcome, "Russia and China can't financially support ...

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Russia said on Thursday it had accepted the credentials of a new ambassador of Afghanistan, making it the first nation to ...

With a pledge of support and official recognition, Russia’s relationship with the Taliban has evolved considerably.

Russia has become the first country to formally recognize the Taliban rule in Afghanistan. Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry ...

July 4 (UPI) -- Russia has become the first country to formally recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan.

Russia has formally recognized the Taliban government in Afghanistan, a significant shift driven by security concerns and ...

Russia's decision to formally recognise the Taliban government has been seen as an opening for a stronger economy by some ...

“Russia’s recognition of the Taliban is a geopolitical play,” Taneja said. “It solidifies Moscow’s position in Kabul, but more importantly, gives the Taliban itself a big win.

Russia has become the first country to formally recognize the Taliban’s government in Afghanistan since it seized power in ...

The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan amid a chaotic U.S. withdrawal and toppled the Western-backed government in 2021.