Relationship dossier
The Gambia
Russia
Relationship assessment
The Gambia opposed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine at the United Nations; broader bilateral cooperation is unclear.
The Gambia toward Russia
-15The Gambian government voted in favor of the March 2022 UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Russia toward The Gambia
Not assessedOverall relationship
Not assessedHow 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
Overview
The Gambia supported a 2022 UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, reflecting opposition to a major Russian government action. Information about direct Russian government cooperation with The Gambia is insufficient to characterize the broader bilateral relationship.
Areas of tension
- Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which The Gambia opposed in a UN General Assembly vote.
Key developments
The Gambia voted in favor of a UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Major uncertainties
- The scope and implementation of direct bilateral agreements are unclear.
- Details of Russian government cooperation with The Gambia are limited.