He said that the Taliban are the de facto authorities and are here to stay, and we keep saying that you have to accept this reality and engage with them.

The Russian envoy said that whether you like it or not, the Taliban are now running the country, and you cannot ignore them.

The Taliban, being isolated, are seeking closeness with Russia

Regarding the timeframe for lifting the sanctions on the Taliban, he said he cannot specify the exact timeline, but can say that something is in the works and the results will be seen very soon.

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It is noteworthy that no other government has officially recognized the Taliban government in Kabul since they took power in 2021.

Like the United States and the European Union, Russia also maintains sanctions on the Taliban and designates them as a terrorist group.