Ruto seeks reset in Kenya–Russia ties, but both sides remain cautious

Kenyan President William Ruto’s visit to Moscow for last week’s Russia-Africa Summit opened the possibility of a new chapter in Kenya–Russia relations. Ruto held bilateral talks with Vladimir Putin, their first meeting in Moscow since Ruto became president. Kenya had strongly opposed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; although its public commentary has since faded, it has remained cautious about building closer ties with Moscow.