Sudan-Russia Naval Base Agreement

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Sudan agrees to give Russia a naval base on the Red Sea coast after losing its base in Syria. Negotiations with Syria over the Tartus base are not going well. Russia aims to build a larger base in Sudan to ease logistical pressure in Africa.

Key Points

  • Russia's Tartus base in Syria became important after Ukraine invasion
  • Civil war in Sudan delayed implementation of the naval base agreement
  • Russia aims to ease logistical pressure in Africa with a base in Sudan

Pros

  • Russia gains a strategic naval base on the Red Sea coast
  • Opportunity to replace lost naval base in Syria

Cons

  • Negotiations with Syria over the Tartus base are facing challenges
  • Potential tensions with different factions in Sudan