Editing Foreign relations of Russia (section)

=== Africa ===
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|{{flag|Algeria}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Algeria–Russia relations]]
* Russia has an [[Embassy of Russia in Algiers|Embassy in Algiers]] and a consulate in [[Annaba]].
* Algeria has an [[Embassy of Algeria in Moscow|Embassy in Moscow]].
Diplomatic relations between Algeria and the Soviet Union were established for the first time on 23 March 1962. The Soviet Union and Algeria engaged in cordial bilateral relations, due to their shared anti-colonial sentiments.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Mousli |first=Malek |date=2019-12-15 |title=Algerian-Russian Cooperation: True Strategic Partnership? |url=https://doi.org/10.22363/2313-0660-2019-19-2-284-292 |journal=Vestnik RUDN. International Relations |volume=19 |issue=2 |pages=284–292 |doi=10.22363/2313-0660-2019-19-2-284-292 |issn=2313-0679}}</ref> From 1962 to 1989, the Soviet Union supplied more than $11 billion in arms to Algeria.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Katz |first=Mark N. |date=2007-11-27 |title=R<scp>ussia and</scp> A<scp>lgeria</scp>: P<scp>artners or</scp> C<scp>ompetitors</scp>? |url=https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-4967.2007.00330.x |journal=Middle East Policy |volume=14 |issue=4 |pages=152–157 |doi=10.1111/j.1475-4967.2007.00330.x |issn=1061-1924}}</ref>

Russia currently enjoys very warm relations with Algeria.<ref>{{Cite web |title=A Mixed Balance Sheet: Russia's Uneven Influence in the Maghreb |url=https://carnegieendowment.org/research/2024/10/russias-uneven-influence-maghreb?lang=en |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=Carnegie Endowment for International Peace |language=en}}</ref> The two countries signed a Strategic Partnership Declaration in 2001 aimed at strengthening military, economic, and political ties. Russia is still Algeria's largest supplier of arms, and the two countries have conducted multiple joint military exercises. The two countries also engage in bilateral investment, with frequent cooperation in the sectors of hydrocarbons and agriculture.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Algeria-Russia Ties: Beyond Military Cooperation? |url=https://mecouncil.org/publication/algerian-russian-relations-military-cooperation/ |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=Middle East Council on Global Affairs |language=en-US}}</ref>  When Algerian President [[Abdelmadjid Tebboune]] visited Russia in 2023, the two countries signed an Enhanced Strategic Partnership which further expanded avenues for cooperation.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-15 |title=The President of Russia and the President of Algeria made statements for the press |url=http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/71437 |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=President of Russia |language=en}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Angola}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Angola–Russia relations]] or [[Angola–Soviet Union relations]]
Russia has an [[embassy]] in [[Luanda]]. Angola has an [[Embassy of Angola in Moscow|embassy in Moscow]] and an honorary consulate in [[Saint Petersburg]]. Angola and the precursor to Russia, the Soviet Union, established relations upon Angola's independence.
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|{{flag|Benin}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Benin–Russia relations]]
Russia has an [[embassy]] in [[Cotonou]], and Benin has an embassy in Moscow.<ref>{{in lang|ru}} [http://www.mid.ru/ns-rafr.nsf/strana?OpenView&Start=1&Count=30&Expand=3#3 Benin–Russia relations at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs]</ref>
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|{{flag|Botswana}}||<!--Date started-->6 March 1970||See [[Botswana–Russia relations]]

Botswana and the [[Soviet Union]] initiated diplomatic relations on 6 March 1970. Despite its pro-Western orientation, Botswana [[Botswana at the 1980 Summer Olympics|participated]] in the [[1980 Summer Olympics]]. The present-day relations between the two countries are described as friendly and long standing. In March, the two countries also celebrated the 35th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations. According to the minister of Foreign Affairs, Russia was one of the first countries to establish full diplomatic relations with Botswana.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.botswana.mid.ru/articles_relations_e_09.html |title=WE MUST EXPLOIT RUSSIA'S POTENTIAL |access-date=7 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202131955/http://www.botswana.mid.ru/articles_relations_e_09.html |archive-date=2 February 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

Trade and economic cooperation between Russia and Botswana are stipulated by the Trade Agreement of 1987 and the Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation of 1988. The Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Republic of Botswana signed the Agreement on Cultural, Scientific and Educational Cooperation in September 1999. Russia and Botswana have had fruitful cooperation in a variety of fields, particularly in human resource development. And Russia is still offering more scholarship in key sectors such as health, which is currently experiencing a critical shortage of manpower. Botswana also is one of the countries where Russian citizens do not require a visa.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.botswana.mid.ru/relations_e.html |title=Botswana-Russia relations |access-date=7 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090329052738/http://www.botswana.mid.ru/relations_e.html |archive-date=29 March 2009 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Russia has an embassy in Gaborone, while Botswana covers Russia from its embassy in [[Stockholm]] ([[Sweden]]) and an honorary consulate in [[Moscow]].
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|{{flag|Burkina Faso}}||<!--Date started-->18 February 1967||See [[Burkina Faso – Russia relations]]
Diplomatic relations between Burkina Faso and the Soviet Union were established for the first time on 18 February 1967. After the breakup of the Soviet Union, Burkina Faso recognized Russia as the USSR's successor. However financial reasons has shut the embassies between the two nations. In 1992, the embassy of the Russian Federation in [[Ouagadougou]] was closed, and in 1996, the embassy of Burkina Faso in Moscow was closed. While, after Ibrahim Traore rise in power, due Russia-Africa Summit 2023, Russia decided to reopen their embassy in [[Ouagadougou]].
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|{{flag|Burundi}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Burundi–Russia relations]]
Russia has an [[embassy]] in [[Bujumbura]]. Burundi has an embassy in [[Moscow]]. Relations improved when Burundian relations with the west deteriorated.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://foreignpolicy.com/2015/08/28/how-the-west-lost-burundi/ |title=How the West Lost Burundi – Foreign Policy |publisher=Foreignpolicy.com |date=28 August 2015 |access-date=2 January 2019}}</ref> In recent years, Russia and Burundi consistently remains similar visions and collaboration in international arena, including UN framework.
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|{{flag|Cameroon}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Cameroon–Russia relations]]
Russia has an embassy in Yaoundé, and Cameroon has an embassy in Moscow. While, relations between two countries remains strong and deepen with high level trust.
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|{{flag|Cape Verde}}||<!--Date started-->||
Russia is represented in Cape-Verde by its embassy in [[Praia]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.capeverde.mid.ru/ |title=Главная страница |publisher=Capeverde.mid.ru |access-date=26 August 2018 |archive-date=26 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180126012441/http://www.capeverde.mid.ru/ |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mid.ru/en/maps/cv/?currentpage=main-country |title=Cabo Verde - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation |publisher=Mid.ru |date=9 December 2014 |access-date=26 August 2018}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Central African Republic}}||<!--Date started-->|| See [[Central African Republic–Russia relations]]
In March 2018, Russia agreed to provide free military aid to the Central African Republic, sending small arms, ammunition, and 175 instructors to train the [[Central African Armed Forces]].<ref>{{cite news |publisher=[[Russian News Agency TASS]] |quote="At the request of the Central African Republic's president, Russia decided to provide the country with free military aid," he said. According to him, with the consent of the United Nations Security Council committee, the Russian Defense Ministry handed a batch of small arms and ammunition to the armed forces of the Central African Republic and sent five military and 170 civilian instructors to train the country's military servicemen. |url=http://tass.com/defense/995674 |date=22 March 2018 |title=Russia provides free military aid to Central African Republic — Foreign Ministry}}</ref> The advisers are believed to be members of the [[Wagner Group]].<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2018/08/russian-mercenaries-wagner-africa/568435/ |magazine=[[The Atlantic]] |quote=Then, in March 2018, the Kremlin issued a statement that 170 "civilian advisors" (widely understood to mean Wagner forces) had arrived in the CAR to train government forces. At the end of July, another 500 alleged Wagner fighters appeared on the Sudan-CAR border. |title=Russia's Favorite Mercenaries |date=27 August 2018 |first=Neil |last=Hauer}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Democratic Republic of the Congo}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Democratic Republic of the Congo–Russia relations]]
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|{{flag|Egypt}}||{{dts|format=dmy|1943|08|26}}||See [[Egypt–Russia relations]]

* Egypt has an [[Embassy of Egypt in Moscow|embassy in Moscow]].
* Russia has an embassy in Cairo and a consulate-general in [[Alexandria]].
Egypt enjoyed as the most important allies in many sphere, and major trade partners for Russia in recent years.
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|{{flag|Eswatini}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Eswatini–Russia relations]]
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|{{flag|Ethiopia}}||1943-4-21
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* Russia currently has an [[embassy]] in [[Addis Ababa]].
* Ethiopia has an [[Embassy of Ethiopia in Moscow|embassy in Moscow]]. The Ethiopian ambassador to Russia is also accredited to [[Armenia]], [[Azerbaijan]], [[Belarus]], [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]], [[Kazakhstan]], [[Kyrgyzstan]], [[Moldova]], [[Tajikistan]], [[Turkmenistan]], [[Ukraine]], and [[Uzbekistan]].
* The history of this relationship has its origins in the 19th century. Russia supplied the mountain guns the Ethiopian army used in the [[Battle of Adwa]].
* More recently, the [[Soviet Union]] was a major source of military and economic aid under the [[Derg]] and during the [[People's Democratic Republic of Ethiopia]].
* See also [[Alexander Bulatovich]]
* Relations are somewhat unsure owing to Russia's close ties with Ethiopia's neighboring rival, [[Sudan]].
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|{{flag|Eritrea}}||1943-4-21
| See [[Eritrea–Russia relations]]
* Russia has an [[embassy]] in [[Asmara]].
* Eritrea has an embassy in [[Moscow]].
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|{{flag|Gambia}}||<!--Date started-->1965-07-17||See [[Gambia–Russia relations]]
Both countries have established diplomatic relations on 17 July 1965. Diplomatic relations were later established once again after the breakup of the [[Soviet Union]]. The Gambia has an embassy in [[Moscow]]. Russia is represented in the Gambia through its embassy in [[Dakar]] ([[Senegal]]).
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|{{flag|Ghana}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Ghana–Russia relations]]
Russia has an [[embassy]] in [[Accra]], and Ghana has an [[Embassy of Ghana in Moscow|embassy in Moscow]].
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|{{flag|Guinea-Bissau}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Guinea-Bissau–Russia relations]]
Guinea-Bissau has an [[embassy of Guinea-Bissau in Moscow|embassy in Moscow]], and Russia has an embassy in Bissau.
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|{{flag|Ivory Coast}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Ivory Coast–Russia relations]]
Russia works on [[United Nations|UN]] missions to help the people of Ivory Coast. The help is sometimes done from the Russian embassy in Abidjan, but is also done from the embassy in [[Accra, Ghana]]. From these point of view, Russia regarded the outcome of the extraordinary summit held in [[Dakar]], [[Senegal]], of the Economic Community for West African States.
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|{{flag|Kenya}}||<!--Start Date--> ||See [[Kenya–Russia relations]]
* Russia has an embassy in [[Nairobi]].
* Kenya has an embassy in Moscow.
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|{{flag|Liberia}}||<!--Start Date--> ||
Liberia and Russia renewed bilateral relations in March 2010 and cited a recent exploration of mine by a Russian company as a sign of future trade relations.<ref>[http://allafrica.com/stories/201003180524.html Russia And Italy Renew Ties With Liberia] Government of Liberia, 17 March 2010</ref>
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|{{flag|Libya}}||<!--Start Date--> ||{{main|Libya–Russia relations}}
[[Russia]] sharply criticised the [[NATO]]-led [[2011 military intervention in Libya|military intervention]] in the Libyan civil war, though it chose not to use its veto power on the [[United Nations Security Council]] to block it. On 27 May 2011, [[President of Russia|Russian President]] [[Dmitri Medvedev]] said that although [[Moscow]] opposed the military operations, it believed Gaddafi should leave power.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.cnn.com/2011-05-27/world/libya.war_1_moammar-gadhafi-nato-led-european-leaders?_s=PM:WORLD|agency=CNN|access-date=21 September 2011|date=27 May 2011|title=In diplomatic shift, Russia calls for Gadhafi to step down|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723163254/http://articles.cnn.com/2011-05-27/world/libya.war_1_moammar-gadhafi-nato-led-european-leaders?_s=PM:WORLD|archive-date=23 July 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In early June 2011, Russian envoy [[Mikhail Margelov]] was received in [[Benghazi]], the ''de facto'' headquarters of the Libyan opposition. Margelov's stated objective was to broker a truce between [[anti-Gaddafi forces]] and the Gaddafi-led government.<ref>{{cite news|date=7 June 2011|work=Reuters|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-libya-russia-idUSTRE7564E620110607|title=Russian envoy visits Benghazi for Libya mediation|access-date=21 September 2011|archive-date=26 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141126020659/http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/07/us-libya-russia-idUSTRE7564E620110607|url-status=live}}</ref> He recognized the council as Libya's sole legitimate representative, which it did on 1 September 2011.<ref>{{cite news|first=Steve|last=Gutterman|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-libya-russia-idUSTRE7800WS20110901|work=Reuters|title=Russia recognises Libya's Transitional Council|date=1 September 2011|access-date=21 September 2011|archive-date=27 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150327043921/http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/01/us-libya-russia-idUSTRE7800WS20110901|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Madagascar}}|| ||See [[Madagascar–Russia relations]]
The establishment of diplomatic relations between Madagascar and the [[Soviet Union]] started on 29 September 1972.

During the [[2009 Malagasy political crisis]], Russia's [[Minister of Foreign Affairs (Russia)|Foreign Minister]] [[Sergey Lavrov]] stated that Russia is "concerned by the increased frequency of attempts on the African continent to resort to non-constitutional methods of solving internal political problems." He went on to say that, in addition to increasing economic and social problems, the use of force is of concern and runs counter to democratic principles, whilst affirming Russia's support of the African Union's position.<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.mid.ru/brp_4.nsf/e78a48070f128a7b43256999005bcbb3/60b7aec8a2dafcaac325757c0060d251?OpenDocument |title= Transcript of Remarks and Response to Media Questions by Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov at Joint Press Conference Following Talks with Ojo Maduekwe, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria, Moscow, March 17, 2009|date=17 March 2009|publisher=[[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia]] |access-date=18 March 2009}}</ref>
* Madagascar has an embassy in Moscow.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ambamadagascar.ru/|title=Посольство Мадагаскара в РФ - Обращение Посла МАДАГАСКАРА в РФ|website=Ambamadagascar.ru|access-date=26 August 2017|archive-date=8 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808111333/http://www.ambamadagascar.ru/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Russia has an embassy in Antananarivo.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.madagascar.mid.ru/|title=Главная - Министерство иностранных дел Российской Федерации|website=Madagasxar.mid.ru|access-date=26 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110430003539/http://www.madagascar.mid.ru/|archive-date=30 April 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Mali}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Mali–Russia relations]]
Russia has an [[embassy]] in [[Bamako]], and Mali has an [[Embassy of Mali in Moscow|embassy in Moscow]].

Since [[Assimi Goïta]] took power via military coup in 2021, the Malian government has sought closer ties with Russia.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-09 |title=Mali: Avoiding the Trap of Isolation {{!}} Crisis Group |url=https://www.crisisgroup.org/africa/sahel/mali/b185-mali-eviter-le-piege-de-lisolement |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=www.crisisgroup.org |language=en}}</ref> The Russian government has provided economic and military support to Mali via arms transfers and trade.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-06 |title=M-DIME {{!}} Russian Military Influence In Mali |url=https://oe.tradoc.army.mil/product/m-dime-russian-military-influence-in-mali/ |access-date=2024-12-11 |language=en-US}}</ref> Despite denial from the Malian government, there is also overwhelming evidence supporting [[Wagner Group]] operations in Mali.<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Palmer |first1=Alexander |last2=Jr |first2=Joseph S. Bermudez |last3=Jun |first3=Jennifer |date=2024-12-10 |title=Base Development in Mali Indicates Continued Russian Involvement |url=https://www.csis.org/analysis/base-development-mali-indicates-continued-russian-involvement |language=en}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Mauritania}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Mauritania–Russia relations]]
Russia has an [[embassy]] in [[Nouakchott]], and Mauritania has an [[Embassy of Mauritania in Moscow|embassy in Moscow]].
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|{{flag|Mauritius}}||<!--Date started-->17 March 1968||See [[Mauritius–Russia relations]]
The [[Soviet Union]] and Mauritius established diplomatic relations on 17 March 1968.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Ginsburgs |first1=George |last2=Slusser |first2=Robert M. |title=A calendar of Soviet treaties, 1958–1973 |publisher=[[Brill Publishers|BRILL]] |year=1981 |isbn=90-286-0609-2 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3X4nnE7eKjEC |page=846 |access-date=18 July 2009}}</ref> Russia has an embassy in [[Port Louis]], and Mauritius has an embassy in Moscow, which was opened in July 2003.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mid.ru/ns-rafr.nsf/89414576079db559432569d8002421fc/2d1c6bcdbe47bb48c3257147004706b5?OpenDocument |title=Российско-маврикийские отношения |date=16 February 2009 |work=[[Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs]] |access-date=20 July 2009}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Morocco}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Morocco–Russia relations]]
Russia has an embassy in [[Rabat]], and a consular office in [[Casablanca]]. Morocco is represented in Russia by its embassy to [[Moscow]]. President [[Vladimir Putin]] had paid a visit to Morocco in September 2006 in order to boost economic and military ties between Russia and Morocco.
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|{{flag|Mozambique}}||<!--Date started-->25 June 1975||See [[Mozambique–Russia relations]]
Mozambique-Russia relations date back to the 1960s, when Russia began to support the struggle of Mozambique's Marxist-oriented [[FRELIMO]] party against [[Portuguese Empire|Portuguese colonialism]].  Most leaders of the [[FRELIMO]] were trained in Moscow.  Diplomatic relations were formally established on 25 June 1975, soon after [[History of Mozambique#Independence|Mozambique gained its independence]] from [[Portugal]]. In June 2007, both Russia and Mozambique signed an agreement on economic cooperation.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.russianspy.org/2007/06/01/russia-to-develop-economic-cooperation-with-mozambique/ |title=Russia to Develop Economic Cooperation with Mozambique |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070803063837/http://www.russianspy.org/2007/06/01/russia-to-develop-economic-cooperation-with-mozambique/ |archive-date=3 August 2007}}</ref> Russia has an embassy in Maputo while Mozambique has an embassy in [[Moscow]].
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|{{flag|Namibia}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Namibia–Russia relations]]
Namibia has an embassy to Russia in Moscow and Russia has an embassy to Namibia in Windhoek. Relations between Namibia and Russia were considered "excellent" in 2006 by then-Namibian Minister of Education [[Nangolo Mbumba]], while Russia expressed a desire for even stronger relations, particularly in the economic field. Also in 2006, the Namibia-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation was officially opened during a visit by Russian Natural Resources Minister [[Yuri Trutnev]] to [[Windhoek]]. During said visit, the Minister said Russia was interested in investing in oil, hydro-electric power and tourism.<ref>[http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/200607/28/eng20060728_287595.html Russia urges more trade with mineral-rich Namibia] People's Daily, 28 July 2006</ref> In 2007, Russian Prime Minister [[Mikhail Fradkov]] held discussions with Namibian Deputy Prime Minister [[Nahas Angula]] and President [[Hifikepunye Pohamba]] in regards to the possibility of developing Namibia's significant uranium deposits with an aim towards creating a nuclear power plant in the country.<ref>[https://archive.today/20110711003232/http://www.fin24.com/articles/default/display_article.aspx?Nav=ns&ArticleID=1518-25_2085428 Russia, Namibia in nuke talks] Fin24.com, 18 March 2007</ref> In 2008, Trutnev returned to Namibia, this time to [[Swakopmund]], to meet at the third annual Intergovernmental Commission. Top foreign ministry official [[Marco Hausiku]] and his deputy [[Lempy Lucas]] represented Namibia in discussions with Trutnev.<ref>[http://www.namibian.com.na/2008/November/marketplace/083FB873A5.html Russian minist in trade talks with Nam] The Namibian, 28 November 2008 {{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Nigeria}}||<!--Date started-->25 November 1960||See [[Nigeria–Russia relations]]
* Nigeria has an [[Embassy of Nigeria in Moscow|embassy in Moscow]].
* Russia has an embassy in Abuja and a consulate-general in Lagos.
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|{{flag|Senegal}}||<!--Date started-->14 June 1962||See [[Russia–Senegal relations]]
Russia has an embassy in Dakar and Senegal has an embassy in Moscow. The Soviet Union established diplomatic relations with Senegal on 14 June 1962.
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|{{flag|Seychelles}}||<!--Date started-->1976-06-30||See [[Russia–Seychelles relations]]
[[Diplomatic relations]] between Seychelles and the [[Soviet Union]] were established on 30 June 1976, a day after the island nation gained its independence from the [[United Kingdom]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Ginsburgs|first=George|title=A calendar of Soviet treaties, 1974-1980|publisher=[[Brill Publishers|BRILL]]|year=1987|page=163|chapter=1976|isbn=90-247-3628-5|chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=pSyu2DzyfNoC&pg=PA163|access-date=27 May 2009}}</ref> [[Diplomatic missions of Russia|Russia has an embassy]] in [[Victoria, Seychelles|Victoria]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mid.ru/zu_r.nsf/e0f3cd1a55ff248dc32571e7003f460b/21216b84f02e86d4c32565e8003604cc?OpenDocument|script-title=ru:Посольство в Виктории|publisher=[[Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia]]|access-date=27 May 2009|language=ru}}</ref> Seychelles is represented in Russia through its embassy in [[Paris]] ([[France]]) and an honorary consulate in [[Saint Petersburg]].
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|{{flag|South Africa}} ||1942||See [[Russia–South Africa relations]]
* Russia has an embassy in [[Pretoria]] and a consulate-general in [[Cape Town]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.russianembassy.org.za/ |title=Russian embassy in Pretoria |publisher=Russianembassy.org.za |access-date=15 May 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110321171228/http://www.russianembassy.org.za/ |archive-date=21 March 2011 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all}}</ref>
* South Africa has an embassy in Moscow.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.saembassy.ru/index.php|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071201004918/http://www.saembassy.ru/index.php|url-status=dead|title=South African embassy in Moscow|archive-date=1 December 2007}}</ref>
* South African Department of Foreign Affairs about the relation with Russia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dfa.gov.za/foreign/bilateral/russia.html|title=Department of International Relations and Cooperation - South Africa|website=www.dfa.gov.za}}</ref>
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|{{flag|South Sudan}} ||<!--Date started-->{{dts|22 August 2011}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kremlin.ru/acts/7414 |title=Президент России |date=10 April 2010 |publisher=Kremlin.ru |access-date=10 April 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100415211422/http://kremlin.ru/acts/7414| archive-date= 15 April 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|script-title=ru:Россия, США и Китай признали Республику Южный Судан|url=http://www.rg.ru/2011/07/09/priznanie-anons.html|date=9 July 2011|newspaper=[[Rossiyskaya Gazeta]]|language=ru}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90777/90853/7579602.html |title=Russia establishes diplomatic relations with South Sudan |website=People's Daily Online |date=25 August 2011 |access-date=19 March 2012}}</ref>||See [[Russia–South Sudan relations]]
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|{{flag|Sudan}}||<!--Date started-->||See [[Russia–Sudan relations]]
Russia has an embassy in [[Khartoum]] and Sudan has an embassy in [[Moscow]].

For decades, [[Russia]] and [[Sudan]] have maintained a strong economic and politically strategic partnership. Due to solidarity with both the [[United States]] and with the [[Soviet Union]] and with the allies of the two nations, Sudan declared neutrality and instead chose membership in the [[Non-Aligned Movement]] throughout the [[Cold War]]. Russo-Sudanese relations were minorly damaged when, in 1971 members of the [[Sudanese Communist Party]] attempted to assassinate then-president [[Gaafar Nimeiry]], and Nimeiry pegged the blame on the USSR, thus enhancing Sudanese relations with the West, and were damaged again when Sudan supported the [[Mujahadeen]] in [[Afghanistan]] [[Soviet–Afghan War|when the USSR invaded in 1979]]. Due to [[United States|a common enemy]], diplomatic cooperation between the two countries dramatically got back on track during the late 1990s and early 2000s, when [[Vladimir Putin]] was elected the [[President of Russia|President]], and then the [[Prime Minister of Russia]], and along with [[President of the People's Republic of China|Chinese]] leader [[Hu Jintao]] opposed [[United Nations|UN]] Peacekeepers in [[Darfur]]. Russia strongly supports Sudan's [[territorial integrity]] and opposes the creation of an independent Darfurian state. Also, Russia is Sudan's strongest investment partner in [[Europe]] and political ally in Europe, and Russia has repeatedly and significantly regarded Sudan as an important global ally in [[Africa|the African continent]]. For decades there have been Sudanese collegians studying in Russian universities.
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|{{flag|Tanzania}}||<!--Date started-->1961-01-11|| See [[Russia–Tanzania relations]]
Both countries have signed diplomatic missions on 11 December 1961 Russia has an [[embassy]] in [[Dar es Salaam]], and Tanzania has an [[Embassy of Tanzania in Moscow|embassy in Moscow]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tanzania.ru/russian/index.html |title=Embassy of Tanzania in Moscow |access-date=23 July 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090528095721/http://www.tanzania.ru/russian/index.html |archive-date=28 May 2009 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Tunisia}}||<!--Date started-->1956||See [[Russia–Tunisia relations]]
Russia has an embassy in [[Tunis]], and Tunisia has an embassy in [[Moscow]].
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|{{flag|Uganda}}||<!--Date started-->|| See [[Russia – Uganda relations]]
Russia has an embassy in Kampala and Uganda has an [[Embassy of Uganda in Moscow|embassy in Moscow]].
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|{{flag|Zambia}}||<!--Date started-->|| See [[Russia–Zambia relations]]
* Start date: 1964
* Russia has an embassy in Lusaka.
* Zambia is represented in Russia by its embassy in Moscow.
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|{{flag|Zimbabwe}}||<!--Date started-->1981-02-18
|See [[Russia–Zimbabwe relations]]
* Russia has a mission in Harare
* Zimbabwe has an embassy in Moscow: [[Embassy of Zimbabwe, Moscow]]
Russia-Zimbabwe relations date back to January 1979, during the [[Rhodesian Bush War]]. The Soviet Union supported [[Joshua Nkomo]]'s [[Zimbabwe African People's Union]], and supplied them with arms; [[Robert Mugabe]]'s attempts to gain Soviet support for his [[Zimbabwe African National Union]] were rebuffed, leading him to enter into relations with [[Sino-Soviet split|Soviet rival]] Beijing. After the end of the white regime in [[Zimbabwe]], [[Robert Mugabe]] had strengthened his relations with both Beijing and Moscow as a result of intense western pressure on him. Russia maintains strong economic and political ties with Zimbabwe and both countries had vetoed the UN resolution imposing UN sanctions on Zimbabwe which was proposed by both the US and the UK on 12 July 2008.
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