Russia–Taiwan relations
diplomatic relations between Russia and Taiwan
Russia and Taiwan do not currently have diplomatic relations, as Russia considers Taiwan to be an "inalienable" part of the People's Republic of China. However, unofficial relations have existed since the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Taiwan has maintained an office in Moscow since 1993 and Russia has operated an office in Taipei since 1996.
Relations deteriorated after the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. Taiwan imposed sanctions against Russia, leading Russia to place Taiwan on its unfriendly countries and territories list.
Historical relations
As a result of the Shimonoseki Treaty in 1895, which ended the Sino-Japanese War, Taiwan was transferred to Japan and was promptly made a Japanese colony. Foreign consulates resumed their activities on Formosa, 2 including Russian activities in 1896. The first Russian consul was the German native Paul Shabert. Both the Republic of China and the Soviet Union were the founding members of the United Nations and the Security Council in 1945.
After the end of the Korean War in 1954, the US signed a security treaty with the government of the Republic of China, which included a clause providing for American participation in military action in case of confrontation with mainland China.
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