anti-Russian

adjective

an·​ti-Rus·​sian ˌan-tē-ˈrə-shən  ˌan-tī- 

: opposed to or hostile toward Russia or the Russian people

Moreover, the republican leaderships that had wavered during the coup sought to protect themselves from Moscow's retribution by wrapping themselves in anti-Russian and nationalist flags …

—Richard Sakwa

Examples of anti-Russian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In this world view, Ukraine has been seen as the principal platform for implementing this anti-Russian project, including the potential deployment of NATO military bases and missile systems capable of reaching Moscow within minutes, as Putin has said, justifying the war. — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 18 June 2026

But disappearing also wasn’t an option for the activist who raises money for Ukraine and who gained notoriety for his anti-Russian acts, including urinating on a Russian war memorial. — Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026

In the 1990s, the organization’s mission shifted from an anti-Russian defense pact to promoting European regional security. — Carla Martinez MacHain, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026

Fun fact: In what may be the greatest compliment of all, the film was condemned by Russia as anti-Russian propaganda. — Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1747, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for anti-Russian

• belorussian
• repercussion
• byelorussian
• concussion
• discussion
• percussion
• russian