General Abdel Fattah al Burhan-oriented foreign minister declared there were “no obstacles” to Russia establishing a naval base on the country’s Red Sea coast.
Moscow has long sought a foothold near Port Sudan, strengthening its strategic reach while deepening ties with African governments.
Russia has also played a complex role in Sudan’s ongoing civil war, backing rival factions to expand its influence in the region.
During an official visit to Moscow, Burhan’s army supported foreign minister, Ali Youssef, said both nations had reached a “complete agreement” on the base.
“We are in complete agreement on this matter, and there are no obstacles whatsoever,” Youssef stated at a joint press conference.
Calling the issue an “easy question,” Youssef spoke alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who did not comment on the base.
Under former president Omar al-Bashir, Sudan relied on Russian military support amid crippling U.S. sanctions and international isolation.
Al-Bashir’s government had negotiated a 25-year deal with Moscow to build and operate a naval base on the Red Sea.
Following his ousting in 2019, Sudanese military leaders placed the agreement under review, casting uncertainty over its future.
The fate of the Russian base remains entangled in Sudan’s civil war, which has raged since 2023, reshaping the country’s power dynamics.
