NEW DELHI -- As the Taliban continue to bump heads with the West over the treatment of women and girls in Afghanistan, China and Russia are softening their stance against the regime.
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A Taliban delegation attends the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on June 5. Russia has been exploring closer ties with the Afghan regime. © Reuters
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