# What comes after five years of pressure on Afghanistan’s rulers?

https://mins.news/en/video/23408

- DW News, 2026-08-16 09:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlRckBmx97w

> Five years after the Taliban returned to power, Afghanistan remains internationally isolated, although diplomatic engagement with Kabul continues. Russia is the only country to have formally recognized the Taliban government. Ashley Jackson of the Centre on Armed Groups says Western governments should spend less effort trying to change the Taliban and focus more on supporting Afghans living under its rule.

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