Putin Expected to Remove Russia’s Ban on Taliban | Vantage with Palki Sharma

Putin Expected to Remove Russia’s Ban on Taliban | Vantage with Palki Sharma Russian president Vladimir Putin is expected to remove his country’s ban on the Taliban, possibly paving the way for its recognition by Moscow. Russia has also reportedly invited the Taliban to its much-hyped economic forum in St. Petersburg next month. Putin defended his decisions, calling the Taliban Afghanistan’s “new reality“. Russia was among the few countries that did not shut its embassy after the Taliban’s takeover of Kabul. What does Putin stand to gain by recognising the regime in Kabul? How will the Taliban benefit from such a decision by Moscow? How will Russia’s recognition of the Taliban regime affect the regional dynamics? Palki Sharma tells you. --- Russia | Vladimir Putin | Sergei Lavrov | Taliban | Afghanistan | Firstpost | World News | News Live | Vantage | Palki Sharma | News #russia #taliban #vladimirputin #afghanistan #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palk