It remains to be seen if countries like China and Pakistan follow Russia’s lead. Moscow has historically had deep strategic ...

TOKYO -- Russia's and China's recent friendliness with the Taliban interim government in Afghanistan, intended to reap ...

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

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

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 ...

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

Russia emphasizes the need for an inclusive political structure in Afghanistan, stressing the importance of ethnic representation ...

Moscow has become the first government to complete the normalisation of relations with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.

Russia recognized the Taliban-led Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, a decision that will have a significant effect on the positions of other nations, particularly those in Central Asia.

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 ...