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Russia Evacuates 200 Diplomats, Civilians From Sudan as Fighting Intensifies

The first two Defense Ministry transport aircraft landed outside Moscow on Tuesday morning.

Sudan Lawmakers to Review Russian Navy Base Deal – FM

The 25-year agreement for the Russian Navy outpost had been brokered by Sudan's now-ousted leader.

Sudan Renegotiating Russian Naval Base Deal – Reports

“The agreement can be continued if we find benefits and profits for our country,” the Sudanese army chief of staff said.

Sudan Suspends Planned Russian Naval Base – Reports

A former Russian Navy admiral said he believes Sudan suspended its agreement with Russia under U.S. pressure but Moscow denied the reports.

U.S., Russia Warships Dock in Strategic Sudan Port

Russia recently signed a 25-year agreement to build a naval base in Port Sudan, part of Moscow's latest geopolitical push into Africa.

Russia Signs Deal to Open Naval Base in Sudan

Russia's Navy will be allowed to keep up to four ships at the base at a time, including nuclear-powered vessels.

Russia Says 'Extremists' in Sudan Must Be Subdued – Reports

"We are against any external intervention," Russia's deputy foreign minister said.

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