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's interest is partly due to regional and global strategic influences.

An agreement between Russia and Sudan for a Russian naval base on the Red Sea has been confirmed by Sudan's Foreign Minister Ali Yusef Sharif during a Moscow press conference.

Although the plan has been in discussions for years, a new accord follows Sudan's 2019 leadership change. Russia has maintained connections with conflicting sides of Sudan's ongoing civil disputes, with significant Russian presence observed at Port Sudan.

Previously, a Sudanese general highlighted Russia's request for a Red Sea fuelling station in exchange for arms. The region's geopolitical importance, bolstered by Sudan's extensive coastline and gold resources, has attracted diverse international interests.

(With inputs from agencies.)