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

In a dramatic shift with far-reaching geopolitical implications, Russia has become the first major world power to formally ...

Yet, no government had formally recognized the “Taliban 2.0” until Russia did so on July 3. Still, in the face of Afghanistan’s enduring hardships, Russia’s decision may mark the beginning of a new ...

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

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

(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 announced on July 3 that it officially recognizes the Taliban government of Afghanistan, making it the first country ...

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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 has formally recognized the Taliban-ruled Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, almost four years after the controversial regime came to power, according to a statement issued by Afghanistan’s ...