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

This month, Russia became the first foreign government to formally recognize the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, nearly four ...

Nearly four years after the Taliban reconquered Afghanistan, numerous countries have diplomatically engaged with the Islamic Emirate, accepting its rule as a political reality. Yet, no government had ...

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

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.

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

Muhammad Uthayn, Commander of Hamas’ Daraj Tuffah Battalion and one of the perpetrators of the October 7 massacre, was ...

Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry called it a historic step, and quoted Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi as welcoming ...

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 ...

Russia says it formally recognizes the Taliban government in Afghanistan, becoming the first country to do so since 2021.

Russia became the first country to formally recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan on Thursday, according to local ...

Russia says it formally recognizes the Taliban government in Afghanistan, becoming the first country to do so since 2021.