Russia becomes first nation to recognize Taliban government of Afghanistan

Open this photo in gallery: In 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the Taliban was an ally in fighting terrorism.Sergey Bobylev/Reuters Russia said on Thursday it had accepted the credentials of a new ambassador of Afghanistan, making it the first nation to recognize the Taliban government of the country. In a statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Moscow saw good prospects to develop ties and would continue to support Kabul in security, counterterrorism and combating drug crime. It also saw significant trade and economic opportunities, especially in energy, transport, agriculture and infrastructure. "We believe that the act of official recognition…