Russia becomes first country to formally recognise Taliban

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Russia becomes the first country to formally recognise the Taliban government, a major step for the group which remains isolated since taking power in 2021 amid human rights concerns.

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00:00Russia has become the first country to formally recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan,

00:05now saying it has accepted an ambassador from the group.

00:09This move marks a key milestone for the Taliban,

00:12which has faced isolation since seizing power in August 2021 amid grave human rights concerns.

00:20Moscow's Foreign Ministry says it sees strong potential for ties

00:23and will continue supporting Kabul in security, counter-terrorism and anti-drug efforts.

00:30It also saw significant trade and economic opportunities,

00:33especially in energy, transport, agriculture and infrastructure.

00:37After the US withdrawal in 2021,

00:40Russia was among the few nations to maintain a diplomatic presence in Afghanistan.

00:46It removed the Taliban from its terrorist list in April 2025.

00:51Afghan Foreign Minister Amehan Muttaki welcomed the move,

00:54calling it a courageous step and expressed hope others would follow.

00:58No country has formally recognized the Taliban since its 2021 takeover

01:03during the US exit from Afghanistan.

01:06However, China, the United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan and Pakistan

01:10have all appointed ambassadors to Kabul,

01:13signaling steps towards a recognition.

01:15organization is outside of the United Arab Emirates,

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