From arms to wheat: How the Ukraine war changed Kenya-Russia relations

A combine pours wheat into a trailer during harvesting in a field, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv region, Ukraine on August 3, 2026.

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, has dramatically changed ties between Moscow and Nairobi.

Known for its military complex, Russia no longer features among the leading source of arms for Kenya. Meanwhile, wheat supply from Russia has grown as prices of the grain in the East European nation get depressed.

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