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On 24 February 2022, Russia launched a large-scale invasion, prompting the imposition of substantial economic and political sanctions by the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, and other countries. The Russian government has a specified "Unfriendly Countries List" which
Russia also has strong support from Yemen. [11] Russia also maintains positive relations with countries that have been described as "Russia-leaning" according to The Economist. These countries include Algeria, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, [12] Afghanistan, [13] Laos, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Sudan, and Uganda. [14]
The three countries described the missile transfer as an escalation by Iran and Russia, threatening European security, and urged Iran to stop supporting Russia. Britain also imposed sanctions on Russian cargo ships involved in transporting military supplies from Iran and targeted individuals linked to Iran's missile and drone supply chains.
On 5 May, Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced Ukraine had received more than $12 billion worth of weapons and financial aid from Western countries since the start of Russia's invasion on 24 February. [38] On 10 May, the United States House of Representatives passed legislation that would provide $40 billion in new aid to Ukraine. [39]
The permanent members of the United Nations Security Council. The permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (also known as the Permanent Five, Big Five, or P5) are the five sovereign states to whom the UN Charter of 1945 grants a permanent seat on the UN Security Council: China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, and United States.
A group of Russian hackers attacked computer systems associated with the Ukrainian government and 26 of its NATO allies — including the U.S. — with the intent of advancing Russia's invasion of ...
In 2023, Malian military junta leader, Assimi Goïta expressed support for Russian involvement in Ukraine. [429] Myanmar: The spokesperson for Myanmar's State Administration Council, Zaw Min Tun, supported Russia, stating that it "was acting to protect its sovereignty" and praised Russia's role in "balancing global power". [440] [441] Nicaragua
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said she expected the bloc to renew its sanctions on Russia on Monday after Hungary signalled it would stop holding up the move in return for ...