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Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law allowing the removal of the “Taliban” and “Hayat Tahrir al-Sham” (HTS) from Russia’s list of terrorist organizations, creating a legal framework for altering relations with these groups.
This was reported by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
The signed decree permits the Russian government to delist organizations previously classified as terrorist. Specifically, it applies to the “Taliban,” which governs Afghanistan, and HTS, which recently took control in parts of Syria. This move is seen as part of Russia’s strategy to strengthen ties with these groups.
According to Russian “war correspondents,” this decision is expected to foster political and economic cooperation between Russia and the “Taliban,” including the opening of new trade routes through Afghanistan. The decree also enables Russia to engage with the interim Syrian government led by HTS, helping Russia maintain its military bases in Syria and ensure their security.
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