Russia announced on July 3 that it officially recognizes the Taliban government of Afghanistan, making it the first country in the world to grant recognition since the group seized power in 2021.

Pakistan, July 4 -- In a landmark move, Russia has become the first country to officially recognize the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, calling it a step toward stronger bilateral ...

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.

Russia has become the first country to formally recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan (Taliban Minister of Refugees Khalil ur Rehman Haqqani pictured 2024).

Russia is the first country to formally recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan since the group seized power in 2021, according to its Foreign Ministry.

Russia has become the first country to officially recognize the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan. In a statement on July 3, 2025, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Moscow saw strong prospects ...

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