Mexico–Russia relations

Mexico-Russia relations

Mexico
Russia

The nations Mexico and Russia initially established diplomatic relations in 1890. In 1924, Mexico recognized and established diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union. In 1930, Mexico broke diplomatic relations with the USSR and granted asylum to Leon Trotsky (who was later killed in Mexico City in 1940). In 1943, Mexico and the USSR re-established diplomatic relations. After the dissolution of the union, Mexico once again established diplomatic relations with the current Russian Federation in 1992.

Both nations are members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, G-20 major economies and the United Nations.

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