Urgent.. Sudan refuses to host a Russian naval base
The “Avia pro” website mentioned The Russian specialist in military affairs said that Sudan rejected a Russian proposal to establish a naval base on the Red Sea coast near Port Sudan, despite Moscow’s attempt to reach an agreement by supplying the S-400 anti-aircraft missile system.
According to “Avia Pro” sources, the Sudanese authorities rejected the proposal due to fears of a negative reaction from the United States and Western countries. Other. Political instability in Sudan, which was exacerbated by the civil war.
The “Avia pro” website said: Despite the refusal to establish the base, Sudan and Russia continue to cooperate in the supply of weapons and petroleum products. From April to October 2024, Russia exported 2.8 million tons of fuel to Sudan, representing nearly half of the country’s imports of petroleum products.
He stressed The Russian website states that Sudan remains an important strategic partner for Russia in the African region. Securing supplies of fuel and weapons strengthens relations between countries, but the issue of building a naval base remains open.
He pointed out that Sudan’s decision to abandon the base under pressure from the United States and its allies highlights the The geopolitical complexity of the situation, as the Red Sea is a key area for controlling international trade routes, and the deployment of Russian forces along the coast could significantly enhance Moscow’s position in maritime strategy. Global.
Experts indicate that Russia is likely to continue negotiations with Sudan, using economic and military cooperation as a tool to enhance its influence in the region. However, Western resistance and the difficult internal situation in Sudan will remain the main obstacles to the implementation of this project.
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