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