Russia becomes 1st country to formally recognize Taliban’s latest rule in Afghanistan
Summary
Russia has officially recognized the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan, becoming the first country to do so since the Taliban took power in 2021. This decision follows Russia's removal of the Taliban from its list of banned organizations and the acceptance of credentials from Afghanistan's new ambassador.Key Facts
- Russia is the first country to formally recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan.
- The Russian Foreign Ministry accepted credentials from Afghanistan's new Ambassador Gul Hassan Hassan.
- Russia hopes the recognition will lead to productive cooperation between the two countries.
- Afghanistan's Foreign Ministry described Russia's recognition as a historic step.
- The Taliban took control of Afghanistan in August 2021 after U.S. and NATO forces left.
- Since 2021, the Taliban has been seeking international recognition and has had talks with various countries.
- The Taliban has been criticized internationally for its restrictions on women’s rights and education.
- Russia lifted its ban on the Taliban in April before recognizing the government's authority.
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