Foreign policy

On 24 February 2022, Russia began its unprovoked, full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine undermines the global peace and security Russia is responsible for safeguarding as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
Countries around the world have condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. On Russia’s doorstep, countries in Europe have taken decisive steps to avoid supporting its war economy, despite deep existing economic integration. Countries in the Indo-Pacific have repeatedly voiced their support for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine. 

Russia, as the main successor to the Soviet Union, aims to consolidate its role as one of the centres of a multipolar global order. Russia's self-image as a great power is based mostly upon military strength, arms sales, its permanent seat on UNSC and geography.

In addition to its permanent seat on the UNSC, Russia is a member of BRICS, the Eurasian Economic Union, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and the Collective Security Treaty Organization. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), ASEAN Regional Forum, East Asia Summit (EAS) and the Group of 20 (G20).

Australia-Russia Nuclear Cooperation Agreement

• Australia-Russian Federation Agreement on Cooperation in the Use of Nuclear Energy for Peaceful Purposes
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Heads of Government

Includes Heads of State, Prime Ministers, Foreign, Trade and Aid Ministers.

Embassies and consulates

Australian

• Australian Embassy in Moscow, Russia
  • Australian Embassy in Russia website
• Australian Consulate in St Petersburg, Russia

Russia

• Embassy of the Russian Federation
• Consulate-General and Consualtes of the Russian Federation