US EditionRussia becomes first state to recognise Afghanistan's Taliban government
- On Thursday in Kabul, the Taliban's top diplomat, Amir Khan Muttaqi, held discussions with Russia's envoy as Moscow officially acknowledged the Taliban-led government established in August 2021.
- This recognition came after Russia removed the Taliban from its list of terrorist groups in April and maintained diplomatic relations despite Western sanctions and global condemnation of the Taliban’s policies restricting women.
- Russia stressed the move would foster bilateral cooperation in energy, transportation, agriculture, and infrastructure while Taliban leaders welcomed it as a positive example for other countries.
- President Vladimir Putin made the decision to recognize the Taliban government based on advice from Foreign Minister Lavrov, with Russia’s ambassador expressing that this move reflects the country's genuine commitment to establishing comprehensive relations with Afghanistan.
- However, Afghan activists and former MPs warned that this legitimizes a regime restricting women's rights and enforcing harsh punishments, signaling strategic interests outweigh human rights and global security concerns.
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Russia on Thursday took a historic step and formally recognized the Taliban government in Afghanistan. This step is being considered a turning point in global politics,
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大纪元 Epoch TimesRussia Becomes First Country to Recognize Taliban Government
Moscow has taken recent steps to normalize relations with the Taliban authorities, removing them from a list of "terrorist organizations" and accepting a Taliban ambassador in Kabul.
Since it took power, the radical Islamic Taliban government has been internationally isolated. Moscow has now, with recognition, taken a step that the Kabul rulers call "historic."
Russia Formally Recognizes Taliban Government in Afghanistan
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 Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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