Colombia–Russia relations are the bilateral relations between the Republic of Colombia and the Russian Federation. Colombia first established diplomatic relations on 25 June 1935 when Russia was then a part of the Soviet Union.

Nov 15, 2024 · Colombia’s Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo paid a visit to Moscow that sought to “reactivate” ties with Russia and promote peace in Ukraine. The visit came a year before the 90th anniversary of the establishment of ties between Colombia and Russia’s predecessor, the Soviet Union.

Aug 30, 2024 · Russian authorities say they have detained two Colombian men suspected of fighting for the Ukrainian military – a shocking twist in the weeks-long case of their disappearance since mid-July.

"Colombia is a promising partner for Russia in Latin America. The two countries’ relations are based on traditional friendship and cooperation, mutual trust and respect. In 2025, they will mark 90 years of their diplomatic relations," the Kremlin stated. The talks addressed global issues such as the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

Nov 15, 2024 · Colombia also offered its cooperation in helping Russia reach an agreement to end the war in Ukraine. Murillo and Lavrov also discussed the need for greater international cooperation on climate justice, given the emergency situation declared in Colombia owing to weeks of torrential rain.

Jun 18, 2024 · Ironically, Mexico, Brazil and Colombia were among the 141 countries that had condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine at the United Nations in 2022. But, since then, the three countries’...

Mar 19, 2024 · In Colombia, where geopolitical dynamics have been influenced by the historical alliance between Bogota and the US, Russian ambassador Nikolay Tavdumadze published an op-ed in El Tiempo on 9 February in which he attributed the ‘various conflicts and crises’ in the international system to the ‘stubborn refusal of some Western countries ...

Russia remains interested in exerting influence in Colombia due to Colombia’s extremely close security and economic relations with the US, as well as its desire to retaliate against the US for its perceived meddling in Russia’s traditional sphere of influence (e.g. Ukraine).

Apr 9, 2022 · The president of the Colombians referred to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, noting the atrocities to which Ukrainians have been subjected by the armed forces of their neighboring...

Sep 21, 2022 · Russian leader Vladimir Putin praised Colombia's President Gustavo Petro for the latter's speech Tuesday before the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.