Russia wants to remove the "Taliban" from the list of terrorist organizations
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A draft law has been presented in Russia that would allow the organization "Taliban" to be removed from the list of terrorist organizations.
On May 27, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Justice informed Vladimir Putin that the "Taliban" might be excluded from the terrorist list. This move is explained by Russia's pragmatic approach, considering the "Taliban's" role as the de facto government of Afghanistan and the need to develop international diplomatic relations.
At the same time, a bill has been introduced in the State Duma that proposes to remove organizations from the terrorist list if they cease their activities related to the promotion, justification, and support of terrorism. The decision is expected to be made by the court based on statements from the General Prosecutor's Office.
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu has also flown to Afghanistan to discuss economic, transportation, and security matters with the "Taliban," emphasizing Russia's intention to establish closer ties with the organization.
It is important to note that the "Taliban" is not recognized as a terrorist organization by the UN or the US. In 2003, the Russian Supreme Court recognized the "Taliban" as a terrorist organization, but currently, discussions are underway regarding its removal from the list. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that some members of the "Taliban" support a peaceful resolution of the Afghan conflict and have rejected the radical ideology of "Al-Qaeda."
Thus, Russia's policy towards the "Taliban" indicates an effort to strengthen diplomatic relations and contribute to the peace processes in Afghanistan.
At the same time, a bill has been introduced in the State Duma that proposes to remove organizations from the terrorist list if they cease their activities related to the promotion, justification, and support of terrorism. The decision is expected to be made by the court based on statements from the General Prosecutor's Office.
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu has also flown to Afghanistan to discuss economic, transportation, and security matters with the "Taliban," emphasizing Russia's intention to establish closer ties with the organization.
It is important to note that the "Taliban" is not recognized as a terrorist organization by the UN or the US. In 2003, the Russian Supreme Court recognized the "Taliban" as a terrorist organization, but currently, discussions are underway regarding its removal from the list. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that some members of the "Taliban" support a peaceful resolution of the Afghan conflict and have rejected the radical ideology of "Al-Qaeda."
Thus, Russia's policy towards the "Taliban" indicates an effort to strengthen diplomatic relations and contribute to the peace processes in Afghanistan.
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