Russia became the first country to officially recognize the Taliban government.

04.07.2025 12:20

Russia has announced that it recognizes the Taliban government in Afghanistan. Thus, Russia has become the first country to officially recognize the Taliban administration. Following this development, the Taliban flag was raised at the Afghan Embassy in Moscow.

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The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it has received a letter of credence from Afghanistan's newly appointed Ambassador to Moscow, Gul Hasan. The ministry's statement noted that the official recognition of the Taliban government would promote 'productive bilateral cooperation.'

"THE DECISION WAS MADE BY PRESIDENT PUTIN"

Russia's Ambassador to Afghanistan, Dmitry Zhirnov, stated that the decision to officially recognize the Taliban government was made by President Vladimir Putin upon the recommendation of Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Zhirnov emphasized that the decision proves Russia's 'sincere effort to develop full-fledged relations with Afghanistan.'

"IT WILL SET AN EXAMPLE FOR OTHER COUNTRIES"

The Taliban government's Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, described the recognition decision as a historic step, noting that it would serve as a 'good example' for other countries.

FORMALLY RECOGNIZED BY A COUNTRY FOR THE FIRST TIME

With this decision, the Taliban government, established after the change of administration on August 15, 2021, was officially recognized by a country for the first time.

STRIKING IMAGES IN MOSCOW

Simultaneously with the withdrawal of US and NATO forces from the country in the summer of 2021, the previous government was overthrown, and the Taliban declared its interim government by taking control across the country. The Taliban flag was raised at the Afghan Embassy in Moscow.