Russia gets its first African naval base in Sudan

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Russia gets its first African naval base in Sudan

The NewsSudan agreed to allow Russia to establish a naval base on its Red Sea coast, Sudan’s Foreign Minister Ali Youssef said on Wednesday. The deal would give Moscow sway over one of global commerce’s most valuable trade routes.While the agreement was discussed under former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, the new military government had put the matter under review.However, having met with the Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow…

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Russia’s naval base in Sudan: an IndoMed game changer?

Deal in progress. Russia is securing its first African naval base in Sudan, gaining a crucial foothold in the Red Sea—one of the world’s busiest trade routes. Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Youssef Ahmed al-Sharif confirmed that the agreement is moving forward with “no obstacles,” though internal instability casts doubts over full implementation. Russia has eyed Sudan’s coast since 2017, with a 2020 deal permitting the basing of up to four warsh…

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Russia Secures Red Sea Naval Base