July 4 (UPI) -- Russia has become the first country to formally recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan.

Russia formally recognized the Taliban government in Afghanistan, becoming the first country to do so since the group seized ...

Russia announced on July 3 that it officially recognizes the Taliban government of Afghanistan, making it the first country ...

From China to Iran, several countries have already been engaging with the Taliban. Experts say they could be next.

A former senior Taliban official told CBS News that while the move was welcome, "Russia and China can't financially support ...

Pakistan on Friday reacted cautiously to the Russian decision recognising the Afghan Taliban government, saying the matter ...

Russia's decision to formally recognise the Taliban government has been seen as an opening for a stronger economy by some ...

After Russia became the first country to officially recognise the Taliban government, China has welcomed the move, fuelling ...

Russia became the first country to formally accept Taliban's Afghanistan rule as it removed the group from its list of ...

In a historic and controversial move, Russia has become the first nation to officially recognise the Taliban government in ...

Afghanistan’s government said that Russia had become the first country to officially recognise its rule, calling it a “brave ...

Russia cited opportunities for bilateral cooperation in security, counter-terrorism, trade, and infrastructure.