In a dramatic shift with far-reaching geopolitical implications, Russia has become the first major world power to formally ...

Yet, no government had formally recognized the “Taliban 2.0” until Russia did so on July 3. Still, in the face of Afghanistan’s enduring hardships, Russia’s decision may mark the beginning of a new ...

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

Experts believe Moscow's groundwork to engage with the Afghan Taliban is born out of its security and geopolitical concerns.

Putin’s refusal to compromise on Ukraine, say analysts, is a colossal error costing Russia regional influence, lucrative ...

Russia said on Thursday it had accepted the credentials of a new ambassador of Afghanistan, making it the first nation to ...

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

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.

With a pledge of support and official recognition, Russia’s relationship with the Taliban has evolved considerably.

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

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

Russia's decision to formally recognise the Taliban government has been seen as an opening for a stronger economy by some ...