Kremlin's new stance on Afghanistan: Russia now officially recognises Taliban govt - reports

Russia connected Thursday formally recognised the Taliban authorities successful Afghanistan, marking a important displacement successful Moscow's diplomatic stance arsenic it aims to fortify ties with Kabul.Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s peculiar envoy to Afghanistan, confirmed the determination successful an interrogation with state-run Ria Novosti, stating that the Kremlin has present recognised the Taliban regime, which calls itself the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.Russia's overseas ministry besides confirmed the determination to TASS quality agency, signalling a caller signifier of engagement with Afghanistan’s leadership, astir 3 years aft the Taliban returned to power.