Russian Foreign and Justice Ministries have recommended to President Vladimir Putin the potential removal of the Taliban movement from the terror blacklist, as disclosed by Director of the Foreign Ministry’s Second Asian Department, Zamir Kabulov, in an interview with TASS on May 27.
Kabulov stated that this stance has garnered support from several governmental bodies, indicating a positive outlook on the issue.
"This must be done,"
Kabulov asserted, emphasizing the necessity of removing the Taliban from the banned organizations list before any recognition. He clarified that this process is ongoing, with all deliberations conveyed to Russia's top leadership, awaiting a decision.
Since assuming power in Afghanistan in 2021, the Taliban government has made strides towards recognition, Kabulov noted. However, he highlighted the existence of remaining hurdles that need addressing before Russia makes a final determination on recognition.
Moreover, Kabulov revealed that Moscow does not intend to hold any events or exchange congratulatory cables with the Taliban government on the 105th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Russia and Afghanistan. This decision stems from the lack of official recognition of the Taliban government.
The radical Taliban movement launched an extensive operation to seize control of Afghanistan following the announcement of the United States' troop withdrawal. On August 15, 2021, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled the country, allowing the Taliban to enter Kabul unopposed as U.S. troops completed their withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Earlier Daryo reported that the United States was advocating for the removal of the Taliban from the list of designated terrorist organizations, a decision that has prompted apprehension from Michael McCaul, the Chair of the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Relations Committee.
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