Relationship dossier
Marshall Islands
Russia
Relationship assessment
The Marshall Islands opposed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in a UN vote; broader bilateral engagement is unclear.
Marshall Islands toward Russia
-15The Marshall Islands voted for the UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in March 2022.
Russia toward Marshall Islands
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 Marshall Islands voted for a 2022 UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, indicating opposition to a major Russian government action. Information about other direct cooperation or disputes between the two governments is limited.
Areas of tension
- The Marshall Islands’ opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, expressed in its UN vote.
Key developments
The Marshall Islands voted in favor of UN General Assembly resolution ES-11/1, condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Major uncertainties
- The scope of direct government cooperation between the Marshall Islands and Russia is unclear.
- The extent to which the Marshall Islands’ position on the invasion has shaped bilateral engagement is unclear.