Russian teenager fined £100 for social media post insulting Taliban, report says (opens original article in a new tab)

A Russian teenager was fined for an abusive social media comment about the Taliban, which Russia recognizes as legitimate rulers. The comment was deemed incitement of ethnic hatred, and the teenager pleaded guilty. Russia is engaging with the Taliban for stability and trade.

• A Russian teenager was fined 10,000 roubles for an abusive social media comment about the Taliban
• The comment was ruled as incitement of ethnic hatred and the teenager pleaded guilty
• Russia has recognized the Taliban as legitimate rulers and is engaging with them for stability and trade