Editorial
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has hailed Russia as a historically and ideological partner in Africa’s liberation struggle, emphasizing that Uganda’s relationship with Moscow extends far beyond defense cooperation.
The President made the remarks on Sunday while officiating at a ceremony where the Russian Federation donated defense equipment valued at $53 million to the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF).
The donated equipment includes obstacle clearers, trench diggers, boats, workshops, and a coastal station, assets that the President described as “very important and practical contributions” to Uganda’s defense infrastructure.
The Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Uganda, Vladlen Semivolos reaffirmed the long-standing friendship between Russia and Uganda, grounded in principles of mutual trust, non-interference, and respect for national sovereignty, adding that Russia was among the first countries to recognize Uganda’s independence.
