Russia, Sudan don’t have concrete deal for Red Sea base

Russia and Sudan are still in talks to set up a Russian base in the Red Sea, and haven’t reached a deal yet, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said.

"Communication is ongoing, but there are no concrete agreements, including between the defense ministries, as far as I know," said the diplomat, who is also a special presidential envoy for the Middle East and Africa.

Bogdanov also commented on the situation in Sudan. He said there is a need "to sit down at the negotiating table and first of all to end the destruction of the country, this bloody conflict, which threatens a collapse."

"This is all bodes ill for the territorial integrity of Sudan. One thing we have always called for is to strengthen and unite the country, and this can only be achieved through negotiations," he said.