Sudan Delays Permission for Russia to Build Red Sea Base
Russia‘s Red sea Ambitions Stalled in Sudan
Sudan Rejects Russian Offer of Advanced Missile System for Naval base
Sudan has rejected Russia’s proposal to establish a naval base on it’s Red Sea coast,despite Moscow’s offer of a elegant S-400 air defence system,according to a report by The Moscow Times.Citing a Sudanese intelligence official, the newspaper revealed that sudan fears provoking a negative reaction from the United States and other Western nations. Two US officials reportedly confirmed the Sudanese intelligence official’s account.
The establishment of a new naval base is crucial for Moscow, especially following the potential downfall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, a key Russian ally.
While Sudan, embroiled in a civil war and supported by the Kremlin, has yet to agree to Moscow’s plans, the two countries have reportedly reached agreements on Russian arms and oil product purchases.
After a seven-month hiatus, fuel deliveries have resumed. From April to October, Russia exported 2.8 million barrels of diesel and gasoline to Sudan, accounting for nearly half of the country’s total imports.
Sudan shuns Russian naval Base, Fears Western backlash
NewsDirect3.com – In a move that could significantly impact Russia’s strategic ambitions in the Red Sea, sudan has rejected Moscow’s proposal for a Russian naval base on its coastline. Despite Moscow’s offer of an advanced S-400 air defense system as an incentive, Sudanese officials have expressed concern over potential repercussions from the United States and other western nations.
According to a report by The Moscow Times, citing a Sudanese intelligence official, Khartoum is wary of provoking the ire of Western powers. Two unnamed US officials reportedly corroborated the Sudanese account.
The establishment of a new naval base holds strategic importance for Russia, particularly given the uncertain future of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, a key Russian ally. While Sudan, currently embroiled in a civil war and receiving support from the Kremlin, has declined the base proposal, the two countries have reportedly reached agreements on Russian arms sales and oil product purchases. Fuel deliveries to Sudan from Russia, wich had been suspended for seven months, resumed recently. Between April and October, Russia exported 2.8 million barrels of diesel and gasoline to Sudan, representing nearly half of the country’s total fuel imports.