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

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

Experts believe Moscow's groundwork to engage with the Afghan Taliban is born out of its security and geopolitical concerns.

In recent weeks, reports of Russia considering formal engagement and recognition of the Taliban have reignited debate around international approaches to the de facto rulers of Afghanistan.But contrary ...

While the ICC has issued arrest warrants against senior Taliban leaders, powers like Russia and China are actively courting ...

Russia has become the first country to formally recognise Taliban rule, with Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi ...

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

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

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

Russia's ideal scenario is that the Taliban now form an inclusive government with other Afghan political groups, but that is viewed as unlikely by many analysts in Moscow.

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

Russia has become the first nation to formally recognise the Taliban government in Afghanistan since the group seized power ...