Algeria's absence from the list of countries that voted against Russia's invasion of Ukraine . Blinken and others in Washington are also deeply concerned that Algeria is far too close to the terrorist regime in Iran. Bouteflika's presidency, which began in April 1999, was followed shortly by Putin's presidency and the two leaders pushed for the return to more cordial relations, including discussions of arms sales and economic cooperation. Allies : Tunisia, South africa, Cuba, Venezuela Enemies : Morocco, Morocco and Morocco Who are currently the allies and enemies of Sweden? . Why US-Algeria relations are at their lowest point in years Indeed, from 1962 to 1989, Algeria spent approximately 11 billion dollars for Soviet weapons: planes (MiG-21, MiG-23 et Su-24), tanks (T-55 et T-72), armored vehicles, several ships (including . By Farid Alilat B. Both countries established diplomatic relations on 30 June 1992. Starting from the mid-2000s, Moscow has gradually made a comeback to the region after a decades-long hiatus. Last October, Tehran agreed to send military drones to the Polisario Front. However, despite the break of diplomatic relations with the United States in 1967 following the Six-Day War, their economic exchanges did not stop. This relationship was mutually beneficial: Algeria received Argentinian training guerrilleros, a delegation of the Venezuelan National Liberation Front, and even sent armaments to the latter (in an Algerian ship, as to avoid American control) at Cuba's request. The strategic rapprochement between Russia and Algeria has risen during Vladimir Putins tenure, in particular after Abdelmadjid Tebboune came to power in Algeria. Algeria is not one that typically draws much attention in Israel, the United States, or in the global media. One of the most successful Third World projects was the Organization of African Unity, founded in Addis Ababa in 1963 to formalize and institutionalize the main Third World principles. Russia's War in Ukraine Will Relieve the Pressure on Algeria - DAWN