Russian-Irish Relations

The Embassy plays an important role in maintaining the bilateral relationship between Ireland and the Russian Federation.

Vladimir Putin receiving a letter of credence from the Ambassador Brian McElduff

The links between the two counties go back many centuries and cover a broad range of historical, social, sporting, economic and political matters. The Embassy works to facilitate existing interactions, and foster new ones, from official level to high level, in order to reinforce the bilateral relationship that is of mutual benefit to both countries.

Ireland’s election to the UN Security Council for the period 2021-2022 has enhanced high-level links between Ireland and Russia, a permanent member of the Security Council.