Taliban praise Russia’s ‘brave decision’ to recognise their rule in Afghanistan

03/07/2025 22:06 The Guardian

Islamic leaders, in power since 2021, announce development after talks with Russian ambassador in KabulAfghanistan’s government has said that Russia had become the first country to officially recognise its rule, calling it a “brave decision”.The Taliban swept back to power in 2021 after ousting the foreign-backed government and have imposed an austere version of Islamic law. Continue reading...

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