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AFGHANISTAN, JUL 4 – Russia aims to boost trade, security, and counter-terrorism cooperation with the Taliban, following removal of the group from its terrorist list in April 2025, officials said.
- On July 3, 2025, Russia formally recognized the Taliban government in Afghanistan, becoming the first country to do so since 2021.
- This acknowledgment came after Russia officially delisted the Taliban as a banned group and lifted restrictions against it in April.
- The Taliban's top diplomat in Kabul held discussions with Russia's envoy Dmitry Zhirnov, during which the ambassador formally communicated Russia's decision to recognize the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, emphasizing plans for enhanced cooperation between the two nations.
- Muttaqi called the recognition a 'good example for other countries,' while critics like former MP Fawzia Koofi warned it legitimizes impunity and endangers Afghans amid ongoing restrictions and sanctions.
- The recognition signals a new phase in Russia-Afghanistan relations focused on security and economic ties but highlights Afghanistan's continued international isolation over human rights concerns.
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Russia’s formal recognition a shot in the arm for the Taliban
On July 3, Moscow formally recognized the Taliban as the legitimate government of Afghanistan. Recognition has opened a new chapter in the Taliban’s outreach to the outside world. Russia and the former Soviet Union have had a complicated history, to say the least, with Afghanistan, the Mujahideen forces and the Taliban. From having lost the […] The post Russia’s formal recognition a shot in the arm for the Taliban appeared first on Asia Times.
Russia Becomes First Country To Recognize Taliban Government
In a move that’s already sending shockwaves across international circles, Russia has officially recognised the Taliban government in Afghanistan. It is the first country to do so since the group seized power in 2021.Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi hailed the move as a “courageous” step and a fresh start for global relations with the regime. “It marks a new phase of positive relations,” he said, urging other nations to follow suit.But not ever…
Russia becomes the first country to recognize Taliban government in Afghanistan
Russia became the first country to formally recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan on Thursday, according to local media, with the Taliban flag being hung from the embassy in Moscow. Earlier this year, Russia removed the Taliban from a list of terrorist organizations, “citing the need for cooperation in combating drug trafficking and terrorism, as well as building economic ties.” The Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in 2021, foll…
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