Russia is the first country to formally recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan since the group seized power in 2021, according to its Foreign Ministry.

Russia has become the first country to formally recognize the Taliban’s government in Afghanistan since it seized power in 2021, after Moscow removed the group from its list of outlawed organizations

Afghanistan's government said on Thursday that Russia had become the first country to officially recognise its rule, calling it a "brave decision"."This brave decision will be an example for