Dmitry Zhirnov
Dmitry Zhirnov is a Russian diplomat currently serving as the ambassador to Afghanistan, where he has been involved in fostering diplomatic relations between Moscow and the Taliban government. His role has been particularly significant in the context of Russia's recent decision to remove the Taliban from its list of terrorist organizations, which he described as a 'historic decision' that paves the way for enhanced political and economic cooperation between Russia and Afghanistan.
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Dmitry Zhirnov is the Russian ambassador to Afghanistan who stated that the decision to recognize the Taliban government was made by President Vladimir Putin.
Rusia, primer país que reconoce al gobierno talibán
Dominican Republic· 2025-07-04
Dmitry Zhirnov is Russia’s ambassador to Afghanistan.
Russia Recognizes Taliban Afghanistan Govt
Nigeria· 2025-07-04
Dmitry Zhirnov officially conveyed Russia's decision to recognize the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
Russia the first to recognise Taliban government in Afghanistan
United Kingdom· 2025-07-04Dmitry Zhirnov is the Russian ambassador to Kabul who was involved in the recognition process.
Russia first country to recognise Afghan Taliban - World
Pakistan· 2025-07-04
Dmitry Zhirnov is the Russian Ambassador to Afghanistan who commented on the recognition of the Taliban.
Rusia, Negara Pertama yang Resmi Mengakui Pemerintahan Taliban
Indonesia· 2025-07-04
Dmitry Zhirnov is the Russian ambassador in Kabul who commented on the historical significance of Russia's recognition of Afghanistan.
Россия признала Исламский Эмират Афганистан — РБК
Russia· 2025-07-04
Dmitry Zhirnov is the Russian Ambassador to Kabul who met with the Taliban’s foreign minister.
Russia becomes first nation to recognize Taliban government of Afghanistan
United States· 2025-07-04
Russian Ambassador in Afghanistan Dmitry Zhirnov met with the acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi.
Rusko ako prvá krajina sveta oficiálne uznalo Afganský islamský emirát spravovaný
Slovakia· 2025-07-04
Dmitry Zhirnov is the ambassador of Russia in Kabul who announced the recognition of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
Россия официально признала Афганистан под правлением Талибан: 04 июля 2025, 01:05
Kazakhstan· 2025-07-03
Dmitry Zhirnov is the Russian ambassador in Kabul who commented on Russia's historical recognition of Afghanistan's independence.
Россия признала Исламский Эмират Афганистан — РБКRussia· 2025-07-03Dmitry Zhirnov is the Russian ambassador in Kabul who met with Amir Khan Muttaqi following the ruling.
Nga đưa Taliban ra khỏi danh sách tổ chức khủng bố
Vietnam· 2025-04-18
Dmitry Zhirnov is the Russian ambassador who welcomed the decision as a historic one.
La Russie retire les talibans de sa liste des organisations terroristes
France· 2025-04-17
