# Nicaragua‑Russia partnership expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nicaraguarussia-military-cooperation
> Updated: 2026-06-05T20:40:43.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 5.

In May 2026 Nicaragua’s Ortega government formalised a deepening military alliance with Russia, ratifying a bilateral cooperation agreement that created legal frameworks for joint training, information exchange, counter‑terrorism and anti‑piracy operations. A presidential decree later authorised Russian (and other foreign) troops, ships and aircraft to be stationed in Nicaragua from July to December 2026, citing humanitarian assistance and maritime‑security training.

By early June the partnership broadened beyond defence. At the International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, Nicaragua announced expanded health cooperation with Russia, including joint work on influenza, HPV, dengue and cancer vaccine trials, and sought observer status in the Eurasian Economic Union. The same forum saw delegations from several Latin American nations, including Nicaragua, sign memoranda on energy, agriculture, technology and defense, aiming to reduce reliance on the US dollar.

Later in June Nicaraguan officials signed a suite of bilateral agreements with Russia in St. Petersburg, covering city‑friendship ties, bio‑security, extradition and the transfer of convicted prisoners. These accords cemented cooperation across health, security, scientific research and legal matters, underscoring an increasingly multifaceted Nicaragua‑Russia relationship throughout the month.

## Timeline

### 2026-06-05: Nicaragua and Russia Sign Multiple Bilateral Agreements at St Petersburg Forum

Nicaragua and Russia deepened ties at the St Petersburg forum, signing friendship, bio‑security, extradition and prisoner‑transfer agreements, with support pledged by Russia’s Duma.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nicaragua-and-russia-sign-multiple-bilateral-agreements-at-st-petersburg-forum

### 2026-06-05: Russia deepens cooperation with Latin America at St. Petersburg Economic Forum

Russia and at least seven Latin American countries deepened ties at the St. Petersburg forum, signing energy, agriculture and trade deals that aim to cut dollar dependence, with Nicaragua highlighted for its “s

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/russia-deepens-cooperation-with-latin-america-at-st-petersburg-economic-forum

### 2026-06-04: Nicaragua expands health cooperation with Russia for Central American region

Nicaragua’s Ortega says cooperation with Russia on vaccines and health will aid Central America, covering influenza, HPV, dengue and cancer trials, plus trade and Eurasian Union links.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nicaragua-expands-health-cooperation-with-russia-for-central-american-region

### 2026-05-29: Nicaragua ratifies Russia military cooperation pact and authorizes Russian troop presence

Nicaragua ratified a Russia‑Nicaragua military cooperation pact and, via a presidential decree, approved Russian troop, ship and aircraft entry for humanitarian and training missions from July to December 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nicaragua-ratifies-russia-military-cooperation-pact-and-authorizes-russian-troop-presence

### 2026-05-13: Nicaragua ratifies military pact with Russia as Moscow recruits foreign fighters for Ukraine

Nicaragua signs military deal with Russia as Moscow expands foreign mercenary recruitment for Ukraine.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nicaragua-ratifies-military-pact-with-russia-as-moscow-recruits-foreign-fighters-for-ukraine

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