Russia vows ‘full-fledged relations’ with Afghanistan after recognising Taliban rule

• Russia has become the first nation to formally recognise the Taliban government in Afghanistan since the group seized power in August 2021.
• The recognition followed Moscow's decision to remove the Taliban from its list of outlawed entities and the acceptance of credentials from Afghanistan’s newly appointed ambassador, Gul Hassan Hassan.
• Both the Russian and Afghan foreign ministries hailed the development, with Taliban foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi calling it a "historic step" and a "good example for other countries."
• The decision, made by president Vladimir Putin on advice from Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, signifies Russia's "sincere striving for the development of full-fledged relations with Afghanistan."
• Despite seeking international recognition, the Taliban government has largely been isolated globally due to its strict restrictions on women and girls since its 2021 takeover.

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Russia becomes first country to recognise Taliban’s rule in Afghanistan