Russia, Sudan and Red Sea

Russia secures naval foothold in Sudan amid Syrian tensions
The Sudanese Foreign Minister, Ali Yusuf 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,
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.
'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 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.
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,
Russia Gets Sudan Agreement to Build Naval Base, Tass Reports
Russia and Sudan reached an agreement on Moscow establishing a naval base on the Red Sea nation’s coast, Tass said, citing the North African country’s foreign minister.
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.
Sudan says it has agreed deal for Russian naval base
Moscow seeks new foothold in face of uncertainty about future of its base in Syria after Bashar al-Assad’s fall
A Russian spy ship caught fire off Syria, officials say. Here's what it broadcasts
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Russia could be allowed to keep its military bases, Syria says
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Russia withdraws military equipment from Syrian port, images show
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A Russian spy ship caught fire off Syria's coast, officials say. Here's audio of its broadcasts
The Associated Press has obtained audio of what military officials say is a broadcast from a Russian spy ship that suffered a ...
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Russian spy ship caught fire off Syria’s coast, officials say — here’s audio of its broadcasts
The Russian spy ship, the Kildin ... that the Kildin is still stationed and gathering intelligence off the Syrian port of Tartus, accompanied by a frigate and a supply vessel.