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Russia Recognizes Taliban Government in Afghanistan

Russia becomes ​the first country to officially recognize the Taliban government in ⁢Afghanistan.

according ⁤to webangah ⁢News Agency, russia announced on ⁢Thursday that it had accepted the credentials‍ of Afghanistan’s ​new ambassador, making it ‍the first nation to formally recognize the Taliban-led government.

The Russian Foreign Ministry stated in a release that ​Moscow sees “good prospects” for⁢ developing relations with Kabul and will continue supporting Afghanistan in‌ security matters, counterterrorism efforts, ‍and combating drug-related crimes.

The ministry added: “We beleive recognizing the Islamic emirate of Afghanistan will stimulate constructive bilateral‍ cooperation across various⁤ sectors.”

Amir Khan Muttaqi, foreign minister of⁢ the​ taliban⁢ government, welcomed what he called Russia’s ‍”courageous step,” stating it could serve as ‍a model for other nations.

No other⁣ country has⁢ officially recognized the Taliban ⁣management that came to⁣ power in August 2021 following the chaotic U.S.-led forces withdrawal after 20 years of war. However, ‍China, UAE, Uzbekistan, and ​Pakistan have all appointed ‌ambassadors to Kabul – seen‌ as ⁤preliminary ⁢steps toward recognition.

A major breakthrough for ⁢Taliban’s international legitimacy

Russia’s decision ​marks ‌a meaningful milestone for the Taliban as they ⁣seek ‍to end their global isolation.The move will likely be closely monitored by washington -‌ which has frozen billions in Afghan central ‌bank assets⁤ and imposed⁢ sanctions ⁤on senior Taliban ⁣leaders, severing much of Afghanistan’s banking system from⁤ global​ finance.

Moscow has gradually expanded ties with ⁤the Taliban‌ since 2022 when President Vladimir Putin⁤ called them allies against terrorism.⁢ That year saw Afghanistan begin importing Russian gas, oil and⁢ wheat despite ⁢Russia having designated the group‌ as terrorists until⁣ lifting ‌that ban this April.

The Kremlin maintains cooperation with Kabul is necessary⁣ due to security threats from extremist groups operating across regions spanning Afghanistan through parts of West‌ Asia.

News sources: ©⁣ webangah News​ Agency
English channel of the webangah news agency on Telegram
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