Russia–Rwanda relations

Russia–Rwanda relations (Russian: Российско-руандийские отношения) refers to the bilateral relationship between the two countries, Russia and Rwanda.

[2] Rwanda recognised the Russian Federation in January 1992 as the successor state of the Soviet Union, after the latter's dissolution.

The current Ambassador of Rwanda to Russia is Lieutenant General Frank Mushyo Kamanzi, while the current Ambassador of Russia to Rwanda is Karen Chalyan, who was appointed by Russian President Vladimir Putin in March 2018.

[3] In 2003, Charles Murigande the then Rwanda Foreign Minister called on Russia for assistance with public health services.

He noted that there was 1 doctor for every 50,000 Rwandans, and in 1989 the Soviet Union promised assistance in this field, but it was not forthcoming due to problems with payment.

Meeting between Putin and Kagame in the Grand Kremlin Palace in 2018.
Eugène-Richard Gasana presents his Letter of Credence to President of Russia Vladimir Putin on 11 December 2007.