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

Russia has formally recognized the Taliban government in Afghanistan, a significant shift driven by security concerns and regional influence. This move, a reversal of Cold War history, aims to counter ...

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 ...

If we’re fortunate, that will yield academic treatises with titles like “The Empire Tested: America and the World, 2021-2030.

Afghanistan is in discussions with Russia to import certain foodstuffs as the conflict between Israel and Iran, one of its largest trading partners, risked cutting off supplies, its agriculture ...

Supreme Court lifted group’s ‘terrorist’ designation in April, as Moscow seeks normalisation in bid for regional clout.

Russia has become the first country to formally recognize the Taliban's government in Afghanistan since it seized power in 2021 after Moscow removed the group from its list of outlawed organizations.

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 is increasingly approaching Afghanistan as yet another Central Asian state – including gradually opening access to its labor migration system.

Russia has become the first country to formally recognise the Taliban government in Afghanistan, sparking outrage from opposition figures. The decision marks a major milestone for the Taliban almost ...

It had reached out even before the regime change in 2021 as Taliban is seen as the most capable force countering the dreaded ISIS-KP. Also, it’s promised not to allow anyone to use its soil to target ...

Russia said on Thursday (July 3) it had accepted the credentials of a new ambassador of Afghanistan, making it the first nation to recognise the Taliban government of the country. In a statement, the ...