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Articles with tag "Taliban"

Russia Vows to Help Taliban Fight Islamic State in Afghanistan

ISIS-K claimed responsibility for the March 2024 attack on a Moscow concert venue that killed 145 people.

Russian Supreme Court Removes Taliban From List of Terrorist Organizations

While the move does not amount to formal diplomatic recognition, it’s widely seen as a step toward normalization with Afghanistan’s rulers.
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Russia’s Supreme Court to Review Taliban Terrorist Status

Moscow has strengthened ties with the Taliban since it returned to power in Afghanistan after the U.S. withdrew its military in 2021.
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Russia’s GRU Paid Taliban to Target U.S. Forces in Afghanistan – Insider

Moscow’s total payout to the Taliban through the operation totaled around $30 million, according to a former Afghan intelligence official.
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Russian Lawmakers Pass Bill Paving Way for Taliban’s Removal From Terrorist List

The legislation outlines a legal mechanism for groups to be removed from the Russia’s official list of outlawed “terrorist” groups. 
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FSB Chief Calls for Cooperation With Taliban in Fight Against Drug Trafficking

“In light of the Taliban’s measures against ISIS, I believe it is possible to establish constructive cooperation with the Afghan authorities,” FSB...
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opinion Ruchi Kumar

Why Russia Doesn’t Think the Taliban Are Terrorists Anymore

Moscow sees the insurgent group as a way of ensuring its trade and security interests in the Central Asian “graveyard of empires.”
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Russia Calls On West to Lift Sanctions on Afghanistan

Sergei Lavrov, Russia’s foreign minister, did not say whether his country would lift its own terrorist designation on the Taliban.
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Russia Overturns Afghan Journalist’s Deportation Order

Rights groups raised fears that Hassani, who had covered women’s rights on Afghan television, would be imprisoned and tortured if deported to Afghanistan...
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Russia Hosts Taliban Talks as It Seeks Regional Influence

Since U.S. forces pulled out of Kabul in 2021, Russia and China have taken advantage of the vacuum, holding talks with the Taliban despite deep ideological...
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Russia Evacuates More Citizens From Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan

The Defense Ministry will deliver 36 metric tons of humanitarian aid on the evacuation planes.
opinion Temur Umarov

Why Tajikistan Is Taking a Stand Against the Taliban

By standing up against the Taliban, Tajik leadership is counting on boosting its popularity, both at home and abroad.

Russia Lauds Taliban Efforts to Stabilize Afghanistan, Warns on Terrorism

Russia is hosting high-level talks with the Taliban and officials from a number of other countries, including China and Pakistan.

Russia Hosts Taliban for Talks After Warning Against IS Threat

Moscow is hosting talks with the Taliban and officials from 10 countries including China and Pakistan.

Russian Recognition of Taliban Regime 'Not on the Table,' Says Afghanistan's Pro-Western Ambassador to Moscow

Russia “assured” Afghanistan's Ambassador to Moscow that the country is currently not considering recognizing the Taliban regime.

Russia Invites Taliban for Afghan Talks

The Kremlin's envoy to Afghanistan also said that Russia plans to send humanitarian aid to the country.

Russia Says No Plan to Evacuate Kabul Embassy

The Taliban have promised not to attack the Russian embassy, said officials.

Russia Says Emergency UN Meeting on Afghanistan is Planned

Russia has called for an emergency UN meeting over the Taliban's imminent seizure of Kabul.

Russia Says Taliban Controls Afghan Borders With Uzbekistan, Tajikistan

The statement came as Russia wrapped up military exercises with Tajikistan and Uzbekistan near the Afghan border.

Russia-Led Drills Begin on Afghanistan Border

The joint exercises near the Tajik border with Afghanistan involve 2,500 troops from Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
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