Russia sees a need to work with Kabul as it faces a major security threat from Islamist militant groups based in a string of countries from Afghanistan to the Middle East.

At a regional security gathering last week in Bishkek, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu said that Russia was “establishing a full-fledged partnership” with Taliban-ruled Afghanistan ...

Afghans living abroad have told RFE/RL of their fears and concerns following Russia's decision to officially recognize the Taliban as their country's government. Russia is the first country in the ...

In a move that marks both a dramatic reversal of history and a striking geopolitical realignment, Russia has become the first country to formally recognise the Taliban government in Afghanistan, ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Russia's State Duma has taken a significant step toward removing the ...

Russia became the first country to formally recognize the Taliban's rule in Afghanistan, boosting the group's quest for legitimacy. This move allows Moscow to project strength globally and influence ...

Zamir Kabulov added that the Russian leadership is "satisfied with the attention that the Afghan authorities are paying to ensuring the security of the Russian embassy" DOHA, July 1. /TASS/. Russia ...

FILE PHOTO: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov attends a meeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, January 22, 2026.

Russia is preparing to remove the terrorist designation from the Taliban, Russian envoy to Afghanistan Zamir Kamulov announced Friday, according to state media. Kamulov said the Federal Security ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dmitry Zhirnov, left, Russia's ambassador to Afghanistan, meeting with Amir Khan Muttaqi, Afghanistan's Foreign Minister in Kabul ...

(Reuters) -Russia said on Thursday it had accepted the credentials of a new ambassador of Afghanistan, making it the first nation to recognise the Taliban government of the country. In a statement, ...