Russia, Red Sea and Sudan

Final deal on Russian Red Sea base agreed - Sudan
Sudan has said a final deal has been agreed with Russia to establish a naval base on the war-torn country's Red Sea coast, saying there were "no obstacles" to it. An agreement was discussed under former President Omar al-Bashir,
Russian Red Sea base deal still on the table, Sudanese FM says
An agreement signed years ago for the creation of a Russian naval base in Sudan remains on the table following talks in Moscow, Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Yusef Sharif said in an interview with Russia Today on Wednesday.
Russian Navy Gets Big Boost in Red Sea
The Russian navy will establish a base on the Red Sea after discussions with Sudan, replacing its previous base in Syria.
Russia gains strategic Red Sea foothold with Sudan base deal
The Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Jusuf Sharif confirmed that his country will allow Russia to establish a naval base in Port Sudan on the Red Sea coast. Moscow has been actively seeking such an agreement,
Sudan to allow Russia to build its first naval base in Africa
Sudan will allow Russia to build its first naval base in Africa, the country's foreign minister, Ali Youssef, said during a visit to Moscow on Feb. 12. "Sudan and Russia have reached an understanding on the agreement regarding the Russian naval base,
Russia to set up naval base in Sudan
Sudan has said a final deal has been agreed with Russia to establish a naval base on the war-torn country's Red Sea coast. Watch this report for more details!
Sudan agrees to host Russian naval base in Port Sudan, says foreign minister
Sudan and Russia have reached a final agreement on establishing a Russian naval base in the Sudanese Red Sea coast, Sudan’s Foreign Minister Ali Yusuf Sharif said on February 12 as cited by Al Arabiya.
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World Bank: Red Sea Crisis Raises Global Shipping Costs by 141%
Washignton: The Red Sea crisis has emerged as a critical flashpoint of the conflict in the Middle East, upending global trade and maritime transport, port activity in the MENA region, and ecological ...
Africa's most remote country that's like a 'mini Italy'
The East African country Eritrea has been named a ‘mini Italy’, and with their close links within history, it’s no surprise. In 1890, Eritrea became an Italian colony and was the main base for the ...
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DP World says sea freight prices could fall 20% if Red Sea attacks curbed
He said freight rates are expected to come down once the shorter route via the Red Sea and Suez Canal picks up again. Dubai's DP World, which manages ports in countries from Britain to Peru as ...
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US, UK Ships Return to Red Sea After Houthis Vow to Hold Fire
British and American ships are tentatively returning to the Red Sea after Yemen’s Houthi rebels ... stop targeting vessels associated with those countries, according to the Joint Maritime ...
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Easing of Houthi sanctions on Red Sea ships could free up capacity but lead to congestion at ports
SINGAPORE – The lifting of sanctions on US and British ships in the Red Sea by a Yemeni rebel group could spur shipping lines to return to the area and cause “severe disruption” to shipping ...
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Maritime Sources Expect Houthis to Halt Red Sea Attacks After Gaza Deal
Maritime Sources Expect Houthis to Halt Red Sea Attacks After Gaza Deal ATHENS (Reuters) - Maritime security officials said on Thursday they were expecting Yemen's Houthi militia to announce a ...
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Houthis to limit Red Sea attacks to Israel-linked vessels only
“The Yemeni Armed Forces warn the enemy forces in the Red Sea of the consequences of any aggression against our country during the ceasefire period in Gaza,” the group declared in a statement.
Global Marine Fuel Sales Jump in 2024 on Red Sea Diversions
LONDON (Reuters) - Global marine fuel sales jumped in 2024 after attacks by Yemen's Houthis starting in late 2023 prompted most shipping companies to divert vessels around southern Africa rather than ...
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Factbox-Houthi Attacks on Merchant Ships in the Red Sea
Factbox-Houthi Attacks on Merchant Ships in the Red Sea (Reuters) - The leader of Yemen's Houthis, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, said the Iran-aligned group will monitor the implementation of a ceasefire ...