From ‘Terrorists’ to Forum Guests: Why Did Russia Lift Its Ban on the Taliban?

Russia court removes Taliban regime from terrorist list

The Russian Supreme Court officially lifted the designation of the Taliban as a terrorist organization on Thursday, marking a significant shift in Moscow’s diplomatic stance toward Afghanistan’s de facto rulers. The move was confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which stated that the decision aims to facilitate the establishment of a “full-fledged partnership” with the Taliban, citing the need for cooperation in combating drug traffickin…

From ‘Terrorists’ to Forum Guests: Why Did Russia Lift Its Ban on the Taliban?

Russia officially removed the Taliban from its list of designated terrorist organizations, a legal formality that follows years of pragmatic engagement with the Afghan militant group.