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

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid responded by denying the presence of foreign terrorists or that most of these groups operate with the support and approval of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, ...

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia on Thursday became the first country to formally recognize the Taliban’s government in Afghanistan since it seized power in 2021, after Moscow r emoved the group ...

Why It Matters The Taliban is categorized as a terrorist organization by the U.S. and was ousted from power when the U.S. and its allies invaded Afghanistan in the wake of the 9/11 attacks.

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.

Pakistan's military says security forces killed 30 militants who attempted to enter the country from Afghanistan.

By Max Saltman and Nina Subkhanberdina, CNN (CNN) — Russia has become the first nation to recognize the Taliban government of Afghanistan since it took power in 2021, announcing on Thursday it ...

July 4 (UPI) --Russia has become the first country to formally recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan. "We believe that the official recognition of the Government of the Islamic Emirate ...