Russian President Vladimir Putin met with South Sudan President Salva Kiir in Moscow, where Putin stated that relations between the two countries were developing intensively. Putin mentioned that Russia was one of the first nations to recognize South Sudan's sovereignty and independence and expressed the need for further economic development. Kiir expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome and saw the meeting as the beginning of future collaboration. The meeting occurred during a time when the Kremlin is seeking more allies due to the military campaign in Ukraine.

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