Afghanistan has remained largely isolated since the Taliban seized power nearly four years ago, despite subtle signs of increased cooperation with...

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1420 EAT on Friday 4 July 2025 Russia has become the first country to formally recognize the Taliban government...

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia on Thursday became the first country to formally recognize the Taliban’s government in Afghanistan since it seized power in...

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia on Thursday became the first country to formally recognize the Taliban’s government in Afghanistan since it seized power in...

Afghanistan said on Thursday Russia had...

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, right, and Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan’s Taliban movement Amir Khan Muttaqi pose for a photo...

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, right, and Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan’s Taliban movement Amir Khan Muttaqi pose for a photo...

Moscow has accepted the credentials of a new ambassador of Afghanistan. ......

Russia has become the first country to accept the Taliban government in Afghanistan since the group took power in 2021, building on years of quieter...

Kabul: Afghanistan’s government said on Thursday that Russia had become the first country to officially recognise its rule, calling it a “brave...