Published: Apr 18, 2025, 18:05 IST | Updated: Apr 18, 2025, 18:05 IST
Russia has suspended its 20-year ban on the Taliban, a group it previously designated as a terrorist organization. This significant move aims to normalize relations with the Taliban and is driven by security concerns regarding Islamist militant groups and the potential for building trade and investment ties with Afghanistan, particularly in mining valuable resources.