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Russia Drops Taliban Terror Tag, Announces Full Partnership

5/14/2026

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Russia removed the Taliban from its terrorist list and announced a full-fledged partnership with the Afghan regime.
Security Council secretary Sergei Shoigu declared the partnership in Moscow.
The dialogue will address security cooperation, trade, cultural exchange and humanitarian aid.
Shoigu asked the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation to reactivate its Afghanistan contact group after Russia lifted the terrorist designation in April 2025 to counter regional militant threats.

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Russia removed the Taliban from its terrorist list and announced a full-fledged partnership with the Afghan regime.
Security Council secretary Sergei Shoigu declared the partnership in Moscow.
The dialogue will address security cooperation, trade, cultural exchange and humanitarian aid.
Shoigu asked the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation to reactivate its Afghanistan contact group after Russia lifted the terrorist designation in April 2025 to counter regional militant threats.