Russia's Paradoxical Relationship with the Taliban: A Dystopian Twist | The Gaze

Join us as we unravel the paradoxical relationship between Russia and the Taliban, a group banned as a terrorist organization in Russia. Despite this, Moscow has extended invitations to Taliban representatives and engaged in negotiations with their foreign ministers. In August 2023, global headlines buzzed with the bizarre news of Russia discussing counterterrorism efforts with the very group they have prohibited on home soil.