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}}'''Russia–Uganda relations''' refer to the bilateral diplomatic, economic, and military ties between the [[Russian Federation]] and the [[Republic of Uganda]]. <ref name="newvision-relations3">{{cite web |title=Russia, Uganda need each other |url=https://www.newvision.co.ug/news/1145126/russia-uganda |access-date=2024-10-23 |publisher=New Vision}}</ref> The relationship has its roots in the [[Soviet Union]]'s support for African independence movements and has evolved through various phases of cooperation, particularly in defense, trade, and diplomatic engagement.<ref name="newvision-relations3" /> This is specifically since Uganda's independence in 1962 and have been influenced by broader geopolitical changes, including the end of the Cold War and Russia's renewed engagement with African nations in the 21st century.<ref name="eastafrica1">{{cite web |title=The Challenge of Building Strong Political Parties for Democratic Governance in Uganda |url=https://journals.openedition.org/eastafrica/580 |accessdate=2025-07-16 |publisher=OpenEdition Journals}}</ref> Russia has an [[Embassy of Russia in Kampala|embassy in Kampala]] and Uganda has an [[Embassy of Uganda in Moscow|embassy in Moscow]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Республика Уганда |url=https://mid.ru/ru/maps/ug/?currentpage=double |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20241219163449/https://mid.ru/ru/maps/ug/?currentpage=double |archive-date=2024-12-19 |access-date=2025-07-16 |website=www.mid.ru}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Embassy of the Republic of Uganda {{!}} Moscow - Russia |url=https://moscow.mofa.go.ug/ |access-date=2025-07-16 |website=moscow.mofa.go.ug}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Naeem |first=Khadija |date=2023-07-14 |title=Russian Ambassador's interview with Uganda newspaper - TDI |url=https://thediplomaticinsight.com/russian-ambassadors-interview-to-ugandan-newspaper/ |access-date=2025-07-16 |website=thediplomaticinsight.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

}}'''Russia–Uganda relations''' refer to the bilateral diplomatic, economic, and military ties between the [[Russian Federation]] and the [[Republic of Uganda]]. <ref name="newvision-relations3">{{cite web |title=Russia, Uganda need each other |url=https://www.newvision.co.ug/news/1145126/russia-uganda |access-date=2024-10-23 |publisher=New Vision}}</ref> The relationship has its roots in the [[Soviet Union]]'s support for African independence movements and has evolved through various phases of cooperation, particularly in defense, trade, and diplomatic engagement.<ref name="newvision-relations3" /> This is specifically since Uganda's independence in 1962 and have been influenced by broader geopolitical changes, including the end of the Cold War and Russia's renewed engagement with African nations in the 21st century.<ref name="eastafrica1">{{cite web |title=The Challenge of Building Strong Political Parties for Democratic Governance in Uganda |url=https://journals.openedition.org/eastafrica/580 |accessdate=2025-07-16 |publisher=OpenEdition Journals}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=S.A |first=Telewizja Polska |title=Russia donates ‘key’ military planning equipment to Uganda |url=https://tvpworld.com/86274152/russia-donates-key-military-planning-equipment-to-uganda |access-date=2025-07-16 |website=tvpworld.com |language=pl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-09 |title=Russia Backs Uganda's BRICS Partner Status: Lavrov - DNE Africa |url=https://africa.dailynewsegypt.com/russia-backs-ugandas-brics-partner-status-lavrov/ |access-date=2025-07-16 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Instruments of Russian Military Influence in Uganda |url=https://g2webcontent.z2.web.core.usgovcloudapi.net/OEE/M-DIME/19MAY2025_FMSO_MDIME_Influences_Uganda_RUS_anonymous.pdf |access-date=2025-07-16 |website=U.S. Army Foreign Military Studies Office (FMSO) |publisher=U.S. Army Foreign Military Studies Office (FMSO)}}</ref>

Russia has an [[Embassy of Russia in Kampala|embassy in Kampala]] and Uganda has an [[Embassy of Uganda in Moscow|embassy in Moscow]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Республика Уганда |url=https://mid.ru/ru/maps/ug/?currentpage=double |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20241219163449/https://mid.ru/ru/maps/ug/?currentpage=double |archive-date=2024-12-19 |access-date=2025-07-16 |website=www.mid.ru}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Embassy of the Republic of Uganda {{!}} Moscow - Russia |url=https://moscow.mofa.go.ug/ |access-date=2025-07-16 |website=moscow.mofa.go.ug}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Naeem |first=Khadija |date=2023-07-14 |title=Russian Ambassador's interview with Uganda newspaper - TDI |url=https://thediplomaticinsight.com/russian-ambassadors-interview-to-ugandan-newspaper/ |access-date=2025-07-16 |website=thediplomaticinsight.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

== History ==

== History ==

=== Recent developments ===

=== Recent developments ===

In March 2023, President Museveni expressed satisfaction with the defense cooperation between Uganda and Russia, emphasizing the historical ties and mutual support. During the Russia–Africa summit in July 2023, contracts totaling $4.5 billion were signed with African nations by Rosoboronexport, indicating the scope of Russia's military engagement with the continent, including Uganda.<ref name="tass-museveni-summit" /><ref name="orion-policy">{{cite web |date=2024-08-30 |title=Russia's Growing Military Footprint in Africa: Arms Deals and Defense Cooperation |url=https://orionpolicy.org/russias-growing-military-footprint-in-africa-arms-deals-and-defense-cooperation/ |access-date=2024-10-23 |publisher=Orion Policy Institute}}</ref>

In March 2023, President Museveni expressed satisfaction with the defense cooperation between Uganda and Russia, emphasizing the historical ties and mutual support. During the Russia–Africa summit in July 2023, contracts totaling $4.5 billion were signed with African nations by Rosoboronexport, indicating the scope of Russia's military engagement with the continent, including Uganda.<ref name="tass-museveni-summit" /><ref name="orion-policy">{{cite web |date=2024-08-30 |title=Russia's Growing Military Footprint in Africa: Arms Deals and Defense Cooperation |url=https://orionpolicy.org/russias-growing-military-footprint-in-africa-arms-deals-and-defense-cooperation/ |access-date=2024-10-23 |publisher=Orion Policy Institute}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kenyette |first=Patrick |date=2024-08-26 |title=Uganda and Russia Strengthen Military Ties |url=https://www.military.africa/2024/08/uganda-and-russia-strengthen-military-ties/ |access-date=2025-07-16 |website=Military Africa |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Economic relations ==

== Economic relations ==

== Current status ==

== Current status ==

Since 2015, Russia has signed military cooperation agreements with 43 African countries, including Uganda. These agreements entail varying levels of engagement, from broad ceremonial agreements to more specific cooperation in areas such as military personnel training and weapons supply. The relationship continues to evolve with regular diplomatic consultations and expanding cooperation in defense, trade, and multilateral frameworks. Both countries have expressed commitment to strengthening their partnership based on mutual respect and shared interests in regional stability and economic development.<ref name="european-parliament">{{cite web |date=2024-02-13 |title=Russia-Africa military agreements and arms trade, and recent coups |url=https://epthinktank.eu/2024/02/13/russia-in-africa-an-atlas/russia-africa-military-agreements-and-arms-trade-and-recent-coups/ |access-date=2024-10-23 |publisher=European Parliament Think Tank}}</ref>

Since 2015, Russia has signed military cooperation agreements with 43 African countries, including Uganda. These agreements entail varying levels of engagement, from broad ceremonial agreements to more specific cooperation in areas such as military personnel training and weapons supply. The relationship continues to evolve with regular diplomatic consultations and expanding cooperation in defense, trade, and multilateral frameworks. Both countries have expressed commitment to strengthening their partnership based on mutual respect and shared interests in regional stability and economic development.<ref name="european-parliament">{{cite web |date=2024-02-13 |title=Russia-Africa military agreements and arms trade, and recent coups |url=https://epthinktank.eu/2024/02/13/russia-in-africa-an-atlas/russia-africa-military-agreements-and-arms-trade-and-recent-coups/ |access-date=2024-10-23 |publisher=European Parliament Think Tank}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Matovu |first=Muhamadi |title=Uganda, Russia Boost Bilateral Ties with Focus on Health, Labor |url=https://nilepost.co.ug/news/266326/dWdhbmRhLX |access-date=2025-07-16 |website=Nilepost News |language=en}}</ref>

== See also ==

== See also ==