Russia donates defence equipment valued at $53 million to the UPDF at ceremony officiated by President Museveni

President Museveni officiated at a ceremony where Russia handed over defence equipment the article values at $53 million to the UPDF, and launched a military repair facility at Gaddafi Military Barracks, Magamaga, ChimpReports reported. Ten Russian dignitaries were awarded the National Independence Diamond Jubilee Medal, and the Russian ambassador and Defence Minister Jacob Oboth Oboth spoke of strengthening defence ties.