Which countries recognize the independence of Texas after 1836?

From AI Overview: 

After 1836, several countries recognized the Republic of Texas, including the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, Russia, and the Republic of Yucatán, with France being the first European nation to do so, all recognizing Texas to bolster its sovereignty against Mexico, which refused to acknowledge its independence until the U.S. annexation in 1845**.

Key Recognizers:

- United States: Officially recognized Texas in March 1837.
- France: First European nation to recognize Texas in 1839, establishing diplomatic ties.
- United Kingdom (Great Britain): Followed France in recognizing Texas.
- Belgium: Also recognized Texas's independence.
- Netherlands: Recognized Texas as an independent republic.
- Republic of Yucatán: A neighboring Mexican state that also recognized Texas.
- Russia: Recognized Texas as independent from 1836 until annexation, though diplomatic activity was minimal.

Context:

- Texas sought recognition from these nations to pressure Mexico into acknowledging its independence and to establish trade relations. Mexico, however, viewed Texas as a rebellious province and never recognized its independence, leading to conflict that culminated in the Mexican-American War after Texas's annexation by the U.S. in 1845.