Russia unlikely to automatically recognize govt set up by Taliban - senator Dzhabarov

MOSCOW. Sept 7 (Interfax) - Russia is unlikely to recognize the government formed by the Taliban (terrorist organization banned in Russia), they should first prove they are ready to go down a civilized path of national development, First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Foreign Affairs Committee Vladimir Dzhabarov told Interfax.

"Automatic recognition of the new government is unlikely to be possible. It must show in practice how ready it is to defend freedoms, to carry out the civilized development of the country," Dzhabarov said commenting on the Taliban's announcement of a government line-up.

"I don't think it's a matter of one hour. We need to watch their actions," Dzhabarov said.

When asked whether the Taliban would be removed from the terrorist list, he said: "This matter requires coordination within the UN Security Council. Most likely, this should be a coordinated decision."