# Vietnam-Russia strategic partnership development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-russia-strategic-partnership-development
> Updated: 2026-08-21T22:30:42.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Vietnam and Russia held a Deputy Foreign Minister-level political consultation to reinforce their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Co-chaired by Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Lê Thị Thu Hằng and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko, the meeting focused on identifying measures to overcome difficulties and promote cooperation between their respective foreign ministries.

The two nations agreed to coordinate closely to prepare for high-level delegation exchanges through the end of 2026. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko described Vietnam as a ‘reliable and sincere partner’ and a priority in Russia’s Asia-Pacific foreign policy. Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Lê Thị Thu Hằng reaffirmed Russia as one of Vietnam’s most important partners, citing historical support from the former Soviet Union as a foundation for cooperation in a new era.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Vietnam and Russia strengthen strategic partnership through diplomatic consultations

Vietnam and Russia held high-level political consultations to deepen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and coordinate high-level diplomatic exchanges through 2026.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-and-russia-strengthen-strategic-partnership-through-diplomatic-consultations

### 2026-08-15: Vietnam strengthens political cooperation with Brazil

A Vietnamese Communist Party delegation visited Brazil to deepen bilateral ties and explore cooperation in science and technology following the establishment of a Strategic Partnership.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-strengthens-political-cooperation-with-brazil

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