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Russia Moves Closer to Delisting Taliban as Terrorist Organization

The Russian Supreme Court has scheduled an April 17 hearing to consider removing the Taliban from its terrorist list, following a formal request by the Prosecutor General's Office.

Taliban fighters travel in a vehicle as they celebrate the first anniversary of the withdrawal of US-led troops from Afghanistan, near the airport in Kabul on August 31, 2022. The Taliban declared on August 31 a national holiday and lit up the capital with coloured lights to celebrate the first anniversary of the withdrawal of US-led troops from Afghanistan after a brutal 20-year war. (Photo by Wakil kohsar / AFP)
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Overview

  • The Russian Prosecutor General's Office formally requested the Supreme Court to lift the Taliban's terrorist designation on March 31, 2025.
  • A closed-door hearing on the matter is scheduled for April 17, 2025, as confirmed by the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation.
  • Russia's evolving stance follows legislative changes in December 2024, which allow courts to suspend terrorist designations under specific conditions.
  • President Vladimir Putin previously referred to the Taliban as a 'trusted ally' in combating ISIS, reflecting a shift in Russia's engagement with the group since 2021.
  • This move aligns with a regional trend, as Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have already removed the Taliban from their terrorism lists, though no formal recognition of the Taliban government is expected.