Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:33pm on 04 Jul 2025,Friday International
In a historic diplomatic shift, Russia has become the first country to officially recognize the Taliban-led "Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan" as the legitimate government of Afghanistan. The announcement came on July 3, 2025, marking a major departure from the global stance since the Taliban seized power in 2021. Russia had earlier removed the Taliban from its list of banned terrorist organizations in April. The Kremlin has now accepted the Taliban’s ambassador and is looking to deepen economic, trade, and regional security cooperation. Taliban officials welcomed the move, calling it a model for broader international recognition. (PC: CNN)
