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Russia recognizes Afghanistan's Taliban government

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Beenish Javed
July 4, 2025

Russia 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.

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