On April 17, the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation temporarily lifted Russia's ban on the Taliban, influenced by President Putin's decree a year earlier. This significant shift indicates a growing acceptance of the Taliban in Russian diplomatic relations despite its classification as a terrorist organization. While the law mandates the arrest of Taliban members in Russia, no detentions have occurred since 2016, when talks began. The Russian portrayal of the Taliban transformed from a terrorist entity to potential allies against terrorism, indicating a shift in political strategy and international relations.
In 2024, President Putin changed the narrative around the Taliban from a terrorist organization to allies in the fight against terrorism, despite its previous designation.
Since the Kremlin initiated unofficial negotiations in 2016, Taliban representatives have traveled to Russia, seeking diplomatic relations, blurring the lines of its designated status.
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