Russia’s naval base in Sudan, situated on the Red Sea, is a calculated geopolitical and geoeconomic move designed to secure a long-term military foothold along one of the world’s most critical maritime trade routes. This corridor links Africa, Europe, and the Middle East and serves as a strategic gateway to expand Russian soft and hard power into the Sahel and Africa’s hinterland.
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