Russia is represented in Honduras through its embassy in Managua (Nicaragua) and two honorary consulates (in San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa).

After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Honduras recognized Russia as the USSR's successor on January 3, 1992.

It is a political dialogue on pressing international issues, Central American contacts at the United Nations.

After the 2009 Honduran coup d'etat, a spokesman for the Russian Foreign Ministry condemned Zelaya's overthrow and called it a "gross violation of basic democratic norms."

Russia also welcomed the efforts by regional organizations and groups trying "to work out a solution within the framework of international law.