Russia: UN Voting Friends & Foes
Which countries vote with Russia at the UN General Assembly — and which vote against it? Agreement rates over every shared roll-call vote since 1946. Click any country for the full pair-by-pair breakdown.
Closest voting partners
| Country | Agreement | Shared votes |
|---|---|---|
| Belarus | 90.5% | 6,031 |
| Mongolia | 84.9% | 5,136 |
| Ukraine | 84.5% | 6,096 |
| Seychelles | 83.8% | 2,088 |
| Poland | 82.5% | 6,096 |
| Bulgaria | 82.1% | 5,630 |
| Hungary | 81.9% | 5,614 |
| Vietnam | 78.3% | 3,950 |
| German Democratic Republic | 78.1% | 4,584 |
Most opposed countries
| Country | Agreement | Shared votes |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 21.9% | 6,119 |
| Israel | 27.7% | 5,644 |
| Palau | 32.2% | 1,353 |
| United Kingdom | 37.9% | 6,102 |
| Canada | 38.9% | 6,131 |
| France | 40.4% | 6,048 |
| Micronesia (Federated States of) | 41.8% | 1,943 |
| Belgium | 42.0% | 6,121 |
| Australia | 42.6% | 6,127 |
| Netherlands | 42.9% | 6,129 |
Frequently asked questions
Which country votes most like Russia at the UN?
Belarus is Russia's closest UN voting partner, agreeing in 90.5% of 6,031 shared General Assembly votes since 1946.
Which country disagrees with Russia most at the UN?
United States is Russia's most opposed UN voting counterpart, agreeing in only 21.9% of 6,119 shared General Assembly votes since 1946.
How is UN voting agreement calculated?
Agreement is the share of UN General Assembly roll-call votes in which both countries cast the same vote (yes, no, or abstain), over every vote both participated in since 1946.