Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally congratulated President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on his re-election as President of the Republic of Uganda, reaffirming the long-standing and friendly relations between the two countries.
Museveni, 81, won last week’s election with 71.65 percent of the vote, as announced by the country’s electoral commission on Saturday.
In a congratulatory message addressed to Museveni, Putin said: “Please accept sincere congratulations on the occasion of your re-election as the President of the Republic of Uganda.”
Putin highlighted the historical warmth of ties between Moscow and Kampala, noting that cooperation between the two countries has consistently been cordial.
“Russian–Ugandan relations have traditionally been of friendly nature,” Putin said. He added that Museveni’s continued leadership presents an opportunity to deepen cooperation across key sectors of mutual interest.
“It is my hope that your activities as the head of state will further contribute to the development of mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation in various fields.”
The Russian leader also extended personal goodwill to Museveni as he begins the new term, saying:
“I wish you success, as well as good health and well-being.”
Uganda–Russia ties
Uganda and Russia enjoy long-standing diplomatic relations dating back to the post-independence era, with cooperation spanning defence, education, trade, and technical support.
In recent years, the two countries have intensified engagement through high-level diplomatic exchanges and military cooperation, alongside discussions on economic transformation and technology transfer.
Russia has remained an important strategic partner for Uganda, particularly in security cooperation and multilateral engagements, including BRICS-related platforms.
Ugandan officials have repeatedly emphasized the historical depth of the relationship, tracing it back to the Soviet period.
Putin’s congratulatory message places Russia among the early international partners to formally recognize Museveni’s electoral victory, indicating Moscow’s intention to further strengthen ties with Kampala as Uganda enters a new political term.