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Russia becomes first country to recognise Taliban government of Afghanistan

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04-07-2025 16:59 HKT
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A flag of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan flutters at the Embassy of Afghanistan in Beijing, China October 19, 2023. (REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo)
A flag of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan flutters at the Embassy of Afghanistan in Beijing, China October 19, 2023. (REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo)
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