Russia, Red Sea and Sudan

Russian Red Sea base deal still on the table, Sudanese FM says
An agreement signed years ago for the creation of a Russian naval base in Sudan remains on the table following talks in Moscow, Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Yusef Sharif said in an interview with Russia Today on Wednesday.
'No obstacles' to Russian Red Sea base - Sudan
Sudan has said a final deal has been agreed with Russia to establish a naval base on the war-torn country's Red Sea coast, saying there were "no obstacles" to it. An agreement was discussed under former President Omar al-Bashir, but the military government that overthrew him had later said the matter was under review.
Russian Navy Gets Big Boost in Red Sea
The Russian navy will establish a base on the Red Sea after discussions with Sudan, replacing its previous base in Syria.
Russia's Naval Ambitions in Sudan: A Strategic Move on the Red Sea
Russia and Sudan have reached an agreement to establish a Russian naval base on the Red Sea, Sudan's Foreign Minister Ali Yusef Sharif announced in Moscow. Although discussed for years, the plan was revisited after Sudan's internal changes.
Russia gains strategic Red Sea foothold with Sudan base deal
The Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Jusuf Sharif confirmed that his country will allow Russia to establish a naval base in Port Sudan on the Red Sea coast. Moscow has been actively seeking such an agreement,
Sudan to allow Russia to build its first naval base in Africa
Sudan will allow Russia to build its first naval base in Africa, the country's foreign minister, Ali Youssef, said during a visit to Moscow on Feb. 12. "Sudan and Russia have reached an understanding on the agreement regarding the Russian naval base,
Sudan-Russia Naval Base Deal: A Strategic Partnership in the Making
The agreement to establish a Russian naval base in Sudan persists years after initial discussions. Despite delays and a change in Sudan's leadership, the deal remains active, with both countries expressing no obstacles to its ratification,
Russia Might Have a New Foreign Naval Base—In Sudan
Per the terms of the announced deal, Russia will establish its naval base near Port Sudan with a 25-year lease.
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Trump’s Return: What It Means for Sudan’s Crisis
Both generals in Sudan’s war quickly praised Trump’s reelection. The US and allies, China, and Russia all vie for influence, fueling conflict. Egypt and the UAE arm warring sides. Meanwhile, Trump’s ...
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Sudan's civil war is starving thousands of children. Aid workers say Trump's aid freeze could cost more lives.
CBS News visited a WFP warehouse in Port Sudan, on the country's Red Sea coast, and saw it stacked with tens of thousands of bags of sorghum, a type of grain. A lot of it was paid for by the U.S ...
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Sudan’s battered oil sector eyes Russian lifeline amid war and sanctions
January 25, 2025 (PORT SUDAN) – Sudan ... Burhan had previously flirted with the idea of granting Russia a naval base on the Red Sea, a move that drew sharp rebukes from Western powers and ...
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Sudan: A Region that Remains Key to Peace
How the SAF leadership answers these questions will largely determine Sudan’s ability to live in peace as a diverse nation.