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Relationship dossier

Botswana Russia

Relationship assessment

Bilateral cooperation, alongside Botswana’s opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Botswana toward Russia

-15

Botswana supported United Nations resolutions condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, signaling opposition to Russian policy on the conflict.

Russia toward Botswana

+15

Russia has provided educational opportunities for Botswana students through scholarships, a concrete area of bilateral cooperation.

Overall relationship

+5

The relationship includes practical cooperation in education, while Botswana’s opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine creates a notable political disagreement. The breadth and durability of other cooperative arrangements are unclear.

How to read these scores

Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.

−100
Extreme sustained hostility
−50
Substantially adversarial
0
Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
+50
Substantially cooperative
+100
Exceptionally close sustained partnership

“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.

Relationship context

Knowledge coverageLimited

Overview

Botswana and Russia have maintained bilateral cooperation, including Russian educational opportunities for Botswana students. Botswana’s support for United Nations resolutions condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been a significant point of disagreement. The scope of practical cooperation and its development over time are unclear.

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