In Welcoming Taliban, Kremlin Opens Door To Host Of Criticisms, Diplomatic Uncertainties – Analysis

By Michael Scollon*

(RFE/RL) -- The Taliban is officially considered to be a terrorist organization by Russia -- a fact media in the country are obliged to note at any mention of the Islamist group.

But with the Kremlin rolling out the welcome mat for the Afghan insurgents as part of a broader push to improve its ties in...