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Russian warship at Port Sudan

Russian Influence

Russia: Planned Naval Base Near Port Sudan on Hold

This snapshot analyzes the impact of the May 2025 drone attack by the Rapid Support Forces on infrastructure in the vicinity of Russia's planned naval base. We assess that Russia is unlikely to realize their plans for a naval base near Port Sudan in the next 6 to 12 months due to the continued instability in the region.