Putin creates History – Russia becomes first country to recognise Afghanistan’s Taliban Govt
Russia has become the first country to officially recognise the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, accepting its appointed ambassador and shifting decades of policy. The Kremlin describes the move as a step toward productive bilateral cooperation, while Taliban leaders hail it as a bold and precedent-setting decision.
As the US maintains sanctions and frozen assets, Russia is taking a pragmatic approach, strengthening economic and counterterrorism ties with the regime that once opposed it during the Soviet-Afghan war. This decision is likely to influence regional diplomacy and reshape geopolitical dynamics in Central Asia