Human RightsAfghanistanRussia recognizes Afghanistan's Taliban government02:58This browser does not support the video element.Human RightsAfghanistanBeenish Javed07/04/2025July 4, 2025Russia has become the first country to officially recognize the Taliban government as the legitimate authority in Afghanistan. The move marks a notable shift in international diplomacy nearly four years after the group seized power.Copy linkAdvertisement