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Uganda and Russia Strengthen Military Ties
Uganda and Russia Strengthen Military Ties
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Uganda's deepening ties with Russia, including a pledge made at the 2023 Russia-Africa Summit to establish the country as a regional hub for the maintenance of... 24.08.2024, Sputnik Africa
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A large Russian military delegation visited Uganda, where it met with the head of the Uganda People's Defense Force (UPDF) on August 22. The delegation, sent by Russian defense minister Andrey Belousov, was tasked with "strengthening ties between the countries' armed forces," the UPDF said.The visit follows Ugandan army chief General Muhoozi Kainerugaba's trip to Moscow. The African country's Special Forces Command also held meetings with senior Russian military officials recently, according to the UPDF.The relationship between Moscow and Kampala dates back to the 1960s. Uganda purchases Russian military equipment, including jets, helicopters, artillery, and reconnaissance equipment.
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Uganda and Russia Strengthen Military Ties
17:21 24.08.2024 (Updated: 16:49 26.08.2024) Ekaterina Shilova
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Uganda's deepening ties with Russia, including a pledge made at the 2023 Russia-Africa Summit to establish the country as a regional hub for the maintenance of previously delivered military equipment and the production of modern small arms, reflect the nation's strategic goal of bolstering its defense capabilities and regional influence.
A large Russian military delegation visited Uganda, where it met with the head of the Uganda People's Defense Force (UPDF) on August 22. The delegation, sent by Russian defense minister Andrey Belousov, was tasked with "
strengthening ties between the countries' armed forces," the UPDF said.
The visit follows Ugandan army chief General Muhoozi Kainerugaba's trip to Moscow. The African country's Special Forces Command also held meetings with senior
Russian military officials recently, according to the UPDF.
The relationship between Moscow and Kampala dates back to the 1960s. Uganda purchases Russian military equipment, including jets, helicopters, artillery, and reconnaissance equipment.
