Author: Nguyen Hong Thach

Published:  6 Mar 2025

Vietnam, traditionally seen to be more allied with Russia, has recently increased its diplomatic engagements with Ukraine. This could result in Vietnam taking a more neutral stance in the Russia-Ukraine war.

On 17 February 2025, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha spoke over the phone. This marked the third exchange between Vietnamese and Ukrainian officials in the past six months, compared to the same number of meetings over the previous two and a half years. The increased engagement from both sides reflects Vietnam’s more balanced approach in the Russia-Ukraine war, as Hanoi traditionally has had more active ties with Russia.

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