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Sudan and Russia Forge 25-Year Naval Cooperation Deal

12/3/2025

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Sudan's military government proposed a 25-year cooperation with Russia to establish Moscow's first African naval base at Port Sudan or another Red Sea site.
Russia would deploy up to 300 personnel and four naval vessels, including nuclear-powered ones, in exchange for arms.
The deal would grant Russia access to Sudan's mining concessions and would provide the Sudanese military with advanced air defense systems at preferential prices.

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Sudan's military government proposed a 25-year cooperation with Russia to establish Moscow's first African naval base at Port Sudan or another Red Sea site.
Russia would deploy up to 300 personnel and four naval vessels, including nuclear-powered ones, in exchange for arms.
The deal would grant Russia access to Sudan's mining concessions and would provide the Sudanese military with advanced air defense systems at preferential prices.