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

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...

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

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

  After Moscow decided to remove the Taliban administration from its list of banned entities, Russia became the first country to formally recognise...

  After Moscow decided to remove the Taliban administration from its list of banned entities, Russia became the first country to formally recognise...

(RFE/RL) -- Afghans living abroad have told RFE/RL of their fears and concerns following Russia's decision to officially recognize the Taliban as...

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...

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...