Russia announced the formation of a "full partnership" with the Taliban movement in Afghanistan and the expansion of cooperation with the authorities in Kabul. This was reported by the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, Sergey Shoigu, at a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization countries in Kyrgyzstan.
According to him, Moscow is establishing a "pragmatic dialogue" with the Afghan authorities that covers issues of security, trade, culture, and humanitarian aid. Shoigu also urged other countries to actively develop relations with Kabul.
He noted that interaction with Afghanistan is of great importance for the security and development of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which includes Russia, China, India, Pakistan, and Iran. The organization is positioned as an alternative platform to Western international structures.
In 2025, Russian authorities became the first to officially recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan. However, the movement still lacks broad international recognition.
Since the Taliban came to power in 2021, Afghanistan has been experiencing a severe humanitarian crisis.
International organizations regularly report human rights violations, including restrictions on women's rights, freedom of speech and the press, as well as the detention and torture of regime opponents and journalists.
The return of the Taliban to power occurred after the withdrawal of international forces led by the United States, which had been in the country for about 20 years.
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