Pakistan and Russia
Pakistan scores 65/100 toward Russia (friendliness, support), while Russia scores 45/100 back.
Pakistan toward Russia
Pakistan's envoy explicitly stated prioritizing stronger relations with Russia, and PM Shehbaz Sharif sought proximity to Putin at the SCO summit, signaling active Pakistani outreach toward Russia. The photo-editing incident further reflects Pakistan's desire to align with Russia over India.
Russia toward Pakistan
One article mentions Putin 'snubbing' Sharif at the SCO summit, suggesting Russia is not reciprocating Pakistan's overtures with equal warmth. Coverage is sparse and mostly viewed through an India-Pakistan lens.
Recent coverage
- Pakistan crops Modi out of SCO photo: Shehbaz rushes after Putin at summit; is China drawing Russia, Pak closer? - Bhaskar English Google News: China + Russia, 2026-09-02
- Pakistan’s ‘petty’ SCO photo edit: PM Modi cropped out as Shehbaz Sharif appears at Centre with Putin - The Tribune Google News: India + Pakistan, 2026-09-01
- Modi’s terror dig at Pakistan; Putin’s snub to Sharif and more… Big moments from the SCO Summit - Firstpost Google News: China + Pakistan, 2026-09-01
- Putin, Xi, Pezeshkian to attend summit in Kyrgyzstan, also joined by Pakistan and India leaders - TRT World Google News: India + Kyrgyzstan, 2026-08-29
- Pakistan prioritizes stronger relations with Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan — envoy - AZƏRTAC – Azərbaycan Dövlət İnformasiya Agentliyi Google News: Azerbaijan + Russia, 2026-08-06
- Pakistan, Russia sign pacts for cooperation against illegal immigration, drug trafficking - Dawn Google News: Kyrgyzstan + Pakistan, 2026-06-06
- Russia’s Dual Afghan Strategy and Pakistan’s Shrinking Room for Maneuver - thediplomat.com Google News: Afghanistan + India, 2026-06-04
- Russia-Taliban Military Agreement Does Not Restrict Strikes On Militants, Says Pakistan - afintl.com Google News: Afghanistan + Pakistan, 2026-06-04
- Could Russia Mediate the Conflict Between Pakistan and Afghanistan? - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Google News: Afghanistan + Pakistan, 2026-04-28
- Iran FM Meets Putin in Russia following Failed Islamabad Negotiations - palestinechronicle.com Google News: Iran + Palestine, 2026-04-27
- Iran’s top diplomat leaves Pakistan for Russia, Trump says Tehran can talk by phone - France 24 Google News: Oman + United States, 2026-04-26
- ‘Deception Scenario’- Russia warns Iran as US Delegation Arrives in Islamabad - Palestine Chronicle Google News: Iran + Palestine, 2026-04-20
- The Afghanistan–Pakistan War Poses Awkward Questions for Russia - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Google News: Afghanistan + Pakistan, 2026-04-01