The Russian Foreign Ministry says the official recognition of the Afghan government will foster "productive bilateral cooperation".

In short:

Russia has become the first country to formally recognise the Taliban’s government in Afghanistan since it seized power in 2021.

Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry called Russia’s official recognition a historic step.

The Taliban has sought international recognition while also enforcing its strict interpretation of Islamic law.

  • Akasazh@feddit.nlEnglish
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    If you read up on the history of the French Revolution (or other revolutions, but the French one is particularly dramatic) you’ll find out how hard it can be to establish who is really running the country.