Yet, no government had formally recognized the “Taliban 2.0” until Russia did so on July 3. Still, in the face of Afghanistan’s enduring hardships, Russia’s decision may mark the beginning of a new ...

In a dramatic shift with far-reaching geopolitical implications, Russia has become the first major world power to formally ...

Putin’s refusal to compromise on Ukraine, say analysts, is a colossal error costing Russia regional influence, lucrative ...

Germany deported dozens of Afghan men to their homeland on Friday, the second time it has done so since the Taliban returned ...