Russia Officially Recognizes the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
Thursday, 3 July 2025 () Russia has officially recognized the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, presidential envoy for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov confirmed to RIA Novosti. “Recognized,” Kabulov said in response to a direct question on the matter. Recognition Follows Removal of Taliban from Terrorist List The recognition follows a decision by Russia’s Supreme Court in April, which granted a request by the Prosecutor General’s Office to remove the Taliban movement from the national list of terrorist organizations.
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