Fiji & Russia

Fiji: Fiji was already on the United Kingdom — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's methanol poisoning warning list.

Russia: Russia was added to the United Kingdom — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's methanol poisoning warning list, potentially affecting its tourism industry.

Fiji: Fiji signed a new mutual defense treaty with Australia, intended to counter Chinese influence in the Pacific, after China's missile test.

Russia: Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, killing at least 20 people. Its oil infrastructure was also targeted by Ukrainian drones, creating a fuel crisis and political pressure on the Kremlin.

Fiji: Fiji signed a defense treaty with Australia on the same day, strengthening ties with Canberra amid Chinese assertiveness.

Russia: Russia defended China's right to test and conducted joint naval exercises with China.

Fiji: Fiji is one of the countries from which a U.S. ambassador is being recalled.