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Russian delegation visits Afghanistan to discuss trade and investment with the Taliban

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KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A Russian delegation headed by Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk arrived Thursday in Kabul for trade and investment talks with Afghanistan’s Taliban government, Afghan officials said. Russia officially recognized the Taliban government in July 2025.

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    KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A Russian delegation headed by Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk arrived Thursday in Kabul for trade and investment talks with Afghanistan’s Taliban government, Afghan officials said. Russia officially recognized the Taliban government in July 2025.

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    A Russian delegation headed by Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk arrived in Kabul Thursday for trade and investment talks with the Taliban government.

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