Russia comments on the logistical base in Sudan

The Russian embassy in Sudan confirmed that the issue of establishing a logistical base for the Russian war fleet on the Sudanese coast may be decided at any moment, adding that the Russian semi-official Ivevestia newspaper quoted an embassy spokesman as saying that the agreement between Russia and Sudan to establish a point for the material-technical support of the Russian fleet is still in effect.
The spokesman added that “the issue of its establishment on the ground remains open due to some obligations, whether with Russia or our partners, and it may be decided upon at any moment,” recalling that Sudan “repeatedly refuted the false Western news about its intention to terminate the current governmental agreement.” with Russia. For his part, the Russian military expert, Vasily Dandkin, explained that Sudan’s position is very tempting to establish a point of material-technical support, due to its proximity to the global trade routes in the Red Sea، affirming that Russia has a similar base in Syria,” Dandekin told Izvestia.
He added “Currently, our fleet sends its ships to various parts of the world, including to Cuba and Venezuela, and there is an important marine group currently sailing in the Mediterranean, including the two frigates (Soviet Union Admiral Gorshkov) and (Admiral Grigorovich). submarine and others.
He added that after the establishment of the new base in Sudan, Russian ship groups will be able to rest and carry out light maintenance and supply. It is to be noted that Moscow and Khartoum signed the agreement to establish the technical support point of the Russian warship in Sudan, which stipulated that the number of base members should not be more than 300, including the military and civilians, and that it would not receive more than four ships in the country at the same time, including that nuclear power worker.
However, the Sudanese authorities have since been taking actual steps to activate the agreement on the ground, amid the continuation of internal fighting in Sudan, the fears of the United States, and a number of regional players regarding the Russian military presence on the Sudanese coast.
In a previous interview with Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, an expert in the Russian Council on International Affairs, Sergey Balmasov, considered that the project to establish a Russian naval base in Sudan is more than a military politician, as it is combined with the Russian bases in Syria, which means Russia’s ability to control the entrances to the Suez Canal, if necessary, and
this is a clear warning message to Europe.