Russia plans to upgrade diplomatic mission in Andorra to embassy
Russia is studying a change in its diplomatic presence in the Principality of Andorra, moving from an honorary consulate to a full embassy. The proposal was reported by the Andorran daily *La Veu Lliure* citing unnamed diplomatic sources.
The Russian honorary consulate, opened in 2022 shortly before the invasion of Ukraine, serves about 750 Russian residents in Andorra and is headed by real‑estate businessman Narcís Socías Tomàs. In an interview, Russian ambassador Yuri Klimenko criticized Andorra for abandoning its traditional neutrality, joining EU sanctions in March 2022 and repeatedly voting against Russia in international forums, including supporting the suspension of Russia’s membership in several UN bodies.
The move would deepen diplomatic ties but comes amid ongoing tensions over sanctions and Andorra’s alignment with European policies.
Entities
Narcís Socías Tomàs · Principality of Andorra · Russian Federation · Vladimir Putin · Yuri Klimenko
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The honorary consulate in Andorra is headed by real‑estate businessman Narcís Socías Tomàs. www.elcorreoweb.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.levante-emv.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Russian ambassador Yuri Klimenko said Andorra abandoned its traditional neutrality and fully adopted EU sanctions in March 2022. www.elcorreoweb.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.levante-emv.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Russia is studying elevating its diplomatic representation in Andorra from an honorary consulate to a full embassy. www.elcorreoweb.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.levante-emv.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The consulate serves approximately 750 Russian citizens residing in Andorra. www.elcorreoweb.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.levante-emv.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Russian honorary consulate in Andorra was inaugurated in 2022, weeks before the invasion of Ukraine. www.elcorreoweb.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.levante-emv.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Andorra votes systematically against Russia in international forums and supported suspending Russia’s membership in the Council of Europe, UN Human Rights Council and UN World Tourism Organization. www.elcorreoweb.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.levante-emv.com