Moscow, Apr 17 (AP) Russia's Supreme Court on Thursday lifted a ban on Afghanistan's Taliban, who were designated as a terrorist group more than two decades ago.

The move was a diplomatic victory for the Taliban, who were put on Russia's list of terrorist organisations in 2003, making any contact with them punishable under Russian law.

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At the same time, Taliban delegations have attended various forums hosted by Russia as Moscow has sought to position itself as a regional power broker.

The court's ruling on a request by the Prosecutor General's office followed last year's adoption of a law stipulating that the official designation as a terrorist organisation could be suspended by a court. (AP)

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