REVEALED! Why Putin Sent Top Russian Military Bosses To Meet CDF Gen Muhoozi

The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met with a high-level Russian military delegation at the Special Forces Command (SFC) headquarters in Entebbe.

The delegation, sent by the Russian Minister of Defence, aimed to explore ways to enhance relations between the Russian Armed Forces and the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF).

Meetings of such nature normally happen with the blessing of the leader of Russia, Vladimir Putin.

The meeting, also attended by Lt Gen James Mugira, Managing Director of the National Enterprise Corporation (NEC), UPDF’s business arm, focused on strengthening cooperation in defence and security.

This follows Gen Kainerugaba’s recent visit to Moscow, where he led a military delegation, according to a recent post on his X account.

The CDF has also held several meetings with top military officials from Russia in recent times.

ANALYSIS

Russia has been leveraging military cooperation, energy deals, and infrastructure investments to strengthen its ties with African nations. The recent activities in Uganda are consistent with this approach, where Russia seeks to establish itself as a key security partner.

The collaboration between the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Russian Armed Forces could pave the way for joint military exercises, arms deals, and intelligence-sharing, further solidifying Russia’s presence in the region.