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Stories under this heading cover Russia, as well as countries in the eastern part of the European continent, such as Belarus, Ukraine, and Moldova.

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Russia is the first country to recognise the Taliban government in Afghanistan

Russia is the first country to recognise the Taliban government in Afghanistan

On Thursday (3 July), Russia formally recognised the Taliban government in Afghanistan by accepting credentials from its new ambassador, Gul Hassan Hassan. In April, Russia removed the Taliban from its list of terrorist organisations. On Thursday, the Russian Foreign Ministry welcomed this decision, stating that diplomatic ties would promote "productive bilateral cooperation" in areas such as trade, energy, transport, agriculture, and security. Afghanistan’s foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, welcomed Russia’s move, calling it 'historic' and expressing hope that other countries would follow suit. This reflects the Taliban's growing efforts to gain international legitimacy since seizing power in August 2021 following the US withdrawal from the country.

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North Caucasus prepares for new year

North Caucasus prepares for new year

New year celebrations in the Chechen capital, Grozny, are widely reported by the Russian media to project an image of normality.
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Moldova accuses Russia of interfering in its elections

Moldova accuses Russia of interfering in its elections

A parliamentary Commission concluded that the activities of a foundation owned by a Russian national "were subversive in nature and posed a threat to the state security of the Republic of Moldova," a statement posted on the parliament's website said.
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Lavrov wants a peaceful Black Sea

Lavrov wants a peaceful Black Sea

The Russian foreign minister was speaking at the opening session of the 39th meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC) in Baku on 14 December 2018.