Russia–Zambia relations (Russian: Российско-замбийские отношения) are the bilateral relations between Russia and Zambia. == Background == === Soviet-era relations === ==== Diplomatic ties ==== When Northern Rhodesia gained independence from the United Kingdom as Zambia on 24 October 1964, the Soviet Union sent the government of Kenneth Kaunda a telegram recognising Zambian independence, and offered to establish diplomatic relations with the new state.
Russia–Zambia relations (Russian: Российско-замбийские отношения) are the bilateral relations between Russia and Zambia. == Background == === Soviet-era relations === ==== Diplomatic ties ==== When Northern Rhodesia gained independence from the United Kingdom as Zambia on 24 October 1964, the Soviet Union sent the government of Kenneth Kaunda a telegram recognising Zambian independence, and offered to establish diplomatic relations with the new state.
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