Cambodia–Russia relations

Cambodia–Russia relations (Russian: Российско-камбоджийские отношения) are the bilateral relations of Cambodia and Russia. The relations between both countries were strong since the Soviet era. Russia has an embassy in Phnom Penh. Cambodia has an embassy in Moscow. Both countries are full members of the East Asia Summit.[1][2]

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Map indicating locations of Cambodia and Russia

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Prime Minister of Cambodia Hun Sen with the President of Russia Vladimir Putin on May 19, 2016.

Present day Cambodia and Russia relations

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the relationships between the two countries were completely strained under Boris Yeltsin. However, as Vladimir Putin rose to power, they were improved as the two countries became members of the East Asia Summit, which helped the two countries improve their trade.[1][2]

Relations between the two began to sour once more in March 2022 after Hun Sen condemned Russia for invading its neighbor, Ukraine and the country voted in favor of an UN resolution. Cambodia had similarly been occupied by Vietnam, an ally of the Soviet Union, from 1979 to 1989.[3]

See also

References
  1. "Political and Economic Relations". Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Kingdom of Cambodia. Archived from the original on 2009-10-19. Retrieved 2014-09-25. The diplomatic relations with Cambodia were established on 13 May 1956.
  2. Phnom Penh (May 12, 2011). "Cambodia-Russia 55th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations Observed". Agence Kampuchea Presse.
  3. "Cambodia PM condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine". Reuters. March 28, 2022 – via www.reuters.com.



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