Russia to Open Embassy in Juba: A New Chapter in South Sudan–Russia Relations

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‎ ‎In a significant diplomatic move, the Russian Federation is preparing to open its embassy in South Sudan between September and October 2025, marking a major milestone in the strengthening of bilateral ties between the two nations. ‎ ‎The news was confirmed by South Sudan’s Ambassador to Russia, Chol Tong Mayay, during a farewell event for a South Sudanese ICT delegation that recently attended the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2025). ‎ ‎A Long-Awaited Diplomatic Presence ‎The planned opening of a Russian embassy in Juba is seen as a long-overdue development in South Sudan-Russia relations.  ‎ ‎Since South Sudan gained independence in 2011, Russia has maintained diplomatic accreditation to Juba from its embassy in Khartoum.  ‎ ‎The establishment of a permanent diplomatic mission in the South Sudanese capital is expected to significantly boost cooperation, streamline consular services, and facilitate more direct political, economic, and cultural exchanges....

President Kiir heads to Moscow for Bilateral talks with the Russian President, Vladimir Putin

President Kiir, talking to Dr. Riek Machar before jetting off to Russia.  


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President Salva Kiir Mayardiit today on Wednesday traveled to Russia for bilateral talks with the Russian President Vladimir Putin. 


The two heads of state, will explore the prospects of various bilateral cooperation between South Sudan and Russia. 


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Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin, the Minister of Presidential Affairs said that, the meeting will focus also uplifting the arms embargo imposed on South Sudan. 


The talks will also look into uplighting the sanctions imposed on some high ranking officials in the country. 


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The visit will give the two countries an opportunity  to strengthen their ties and discuss areas of cooperation, such as trade, investment, and security.


Russia, also known as the Russian Federation, is a country spanning Eastern Europe and North Asia. 


Russia, is the largest country in the world by area and it extends across eleven time zones, and it shares land boundaries with fourteen '14' different countries. 

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