Sudan, Russia and Red Sea

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,
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.
'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.
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 secures a gateway to the Red Sea as Sudan approves naval base deal
Russia has been increasing its influence across Africa, securing military cooperation deals and displacing long-standing Western allies in several countries.
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.
Russia, Sudan Agree on Red Sea Naval Base, Sudanese Foreign Minister Says
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Sudanese counterpart Ali Yousuf Al-Sharif shake hands during a press conference following their talks in Moscow, Russia, February 12, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/Pool CAIRO (Reuters) - An agreement has been reached for the creation of a Russian naval base in Sudan,
Sudan says it has agreed deal for Russian naval base
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