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Russia Becomes First Country to Recognize Taliban Government

Formal recognition opens doors to joint economic, security, infrastructure projects despite human rights concerns that keep other countries waiting.

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Overview

  • On July 3, 2025, Russia accepted credentials from Taliban-appointed ambassador Gul Hassan Hassan, becoming the first nation to formally recognize the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
  • The Supreme Court’s April ruling lifted the Taliban’s terrorist designation, clearing the way for diplomatic normalization.
  • Moscow said recognition would spur collaboration on projects spanning energy, transport, agriculture, infrastructure, regional security, counter-terrorism, combating drug crime.
  • Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi praised the decision as a major milestone, urging other nations to follow suit.
  • China, the United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Pakistan have exchanged envoys without granting formal recognition pending improvements to women’s rights in Afghanistan.