Russia's Attempt To Establish A Naval Base In Africa Has Failed
1- 10.11.2025, 14:39
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Despite treaties with Sudan.
Russia will not be able to open a naval base in Sudan in the near future due to the ongoing civil war in the country, Russian Ambassador to the republic Andrey Chernovol said. "Given the current military conflict, movement on this issue has been suspended for the time being," Chernovol said in an interview with RIA Novosti.
He recalled that in 2020 Moscow and Khartoum concluded an interstate agreement under which Sudan allowed the establishment of a logistics point for the Russian Navy (Navy) on its territory. It was assumed that the base to be built in Port Sudan would be able to accommodate up to four Russian ships and up to 300 military personnel. Moscow was also granted the right to bring weapons, equipment, ammunition and air defense and electronic warfare systems to the base. However, the treaty has not yet been ratified.
Russia agreed with Sudan on the construction of the military base back in 2017. At that time, the African republic was led by President Omar al-Bashir. He was overthrown in 2019, after which the dialog about the facility stalled for some time. During the civil war, Russia with the hands of "PMC Wagner" helped the rebels from the "Rapid Reaction Force" (RSF), but then began to support government troops. In February this year, the latter took control of the country's capital, the international airport, the presidential palace and key military bases, inflicting a significant defeat on the rebels. After that, Sudan's foreign minister announced that an agreement on the base with Russia had been reached. From that moment, construction of the base began in Port Sudan.
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