Despite the tensions of the period, these relations were maintained until the early 1960s when they were "frozen" due to the armed conflict in Guatemala.

On January 4, 1991, following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Guatemala and the newly established Russian Federation signed a joint communiqué, agreeing to exchange diplomatic missions and thus formally renewing their relations.

However, recognizing the importance of direct diplomatic presence, Russia opened its embassy in Guatemala City in 2007.

The economic relationship between Guatemala and Russia has been relatively modest but marked by efforts to expand trade and investment.

Russia has shown interest in supporting cultural and educational programs in Guatemala, including Russian language courses and academic exchanges.