Putin congratulates Ruto for winning the elections
In an explanation dated Thursday, August 18, the Russian Embassy in Nairobi recognized the choice made by Kenyans through the polling form.
“The Embassy of the Russian Federation has the pleasure to praise His Excellency Dr William Ruto upon his declaration of him being chosen as the President of Kenya,” the assertion read to some extent.

Envoy Dmitry Maksimychev, who drives the department, communicated trust that the Deputy President’s triumph won’t just carry coherence to the current political relations among Kenya and Russia yet additionally help it.
“The Embassy of Russia is anticipating proceeding and further creating complete and commonly helpful collaboration with Kenya.
“We are certain that the agreeable relations between our two nations and people groups will be revitalized and further fortified,” the assertion read to a limited extent.
Russia’s message came in the midst of unpretentious strain among Moscow and Nairobi after President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration pointed a finger at Putin over the ascent in the cost for many everyday items.