Russia, Red Sea and Sudan

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.
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,
Russia, Sudan Agree on Red Sea Naval Base, Sudanese Foreign Minister Says
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Sudanese counterpart Ali Yousuf Al-Sharif shake hands during a press conference following their talks in Moscow, Russia, February 12, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/Pool CAIRO (Reuters) - An agreement has been reached for the creation of a Russian naval base in Sudan,
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,
Christian Science Monitor1d
What is Russia’s ‘shadow fleet,’ and why does it worry Europe?
Russia’s “shadow fleet” of oil tankers is worrying European nations. It’s not just about sanctions; the vessels also pose ...
Russia's reach may feel far away, but warships in the English Channel tell a different story
ITV News spent time on HMS Iron Duke and a Wildcat helicopter helping to gather intelligence on Russian warships in the English Channel. | ITV National News ...
'Limpet mines' suspected of blowing three holes in 'shadow fleet' oil tanker in Russian port
Limpet mines' suspected of blowing three holes in 'shadow fleet' oil tanker in Russian port - The vessel was hit below the ...
Russian spy ship catches fire in Mediterranean, heard on audio issuing warning: "Please hear me"
Ship-tracking websites that use the data vessels emit on their identity, position, speed and course show the Milla Moon ...
The Cipher Brief1d
Russia’s Billion-Dollar ‘Shadow Fleet’
Russia has been using its shadow fleet of aging vessels to navigate around western sanctions — and keep cash pouring in.
Russia is able to fight on in Ukraine for another year but is short on tanks, say military experts
Russia has what it needs to fight on in Ukraine for at least another year and retains the battlefield initiative, but is ...
A Russian spy ship caught fire off Syria's coast, officials say. Here's audio of its broadcasts
The Associated Press has obtained audio of what military officials say is a broadcast from a Russian spy ship that suffered a ...
Europe To Hunt Down Putin's Ailing Shadow Fleet
Russia has continued to transport the commodity via an aging fleet whose links to Moscow are hidden, often through shell ...
Moscow's oil exports are under pressure as Western sanctions hit Russia's 'shadow fleet'
The "shadow fleet" comprises often aging, uninsured ships that aim to evade sanctions on Russian energy exports.
Politico Europe4d
Inside the new plan to seize Russia’s shadow fleet
The talks illustrate Europe’s growing frustration that Russia continues to transport its oil and dodge Western sanctions by relying on an ever-growing “shadow fleet” — aging vessels with obscure ...
Russian economy faces collapse as ships used to circumvent sanctions to be seized
Vladimir Putin's shadow fleet circumvents economic sanctions imposed by the West, but European countries are trying to seize ...