KABUL -- Russia's plan to remove the Taliban from its list of banned terrorist organizations signals it wants closer ties with the regime as it tries to edge out U.S. influence in the region, analysts said.
International relations
Russia's plan to form ties with Taliban edges U.S. out of region
Both sides seek strategy against ISIS-K and the West
Russian officials have been speaking with Taliban leaders and working to remove the group from its terrorist list. (Source photos by AP and Reuters)
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