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Europe
Zelensky Enacts New Sanctions Aligning with EU Package
Volodymyr Zelensky signed two decrees to synchronize Ukraine’s sanctions blacklist with the EU’s 20th package, penalizing 120 individuals and entities across Russia, Iran, Sudan, and Central Asia.
May 30, 2026
Russia
Putin’s African Naval Dream Sinks: Sudan War Halts Russia’s Red Sea Base
Russia’s plan to build a naval base in Sudan’s Port Sudan, its first in Africa since the USSR, has stalled again.
Nov. 10, 2025
Africa
Russia Uses Education to Build Loyal African Elites, Intelligence Warns
Russia uses education in Africa to shape pro-Kremlin elites and spread its influence, HUR says.
June 12, 2025
Russia
OPINION: Don’t Let Russia Build a Naval Base in Sudan
Now that Russia’s naval presence in Syria is in jeopardy, Moscow is trying to establish another warm water port. It has long had its sights on the Red Sea.
April 5, 2025
Russia
Russia Reportedly Secures Sudan Naval Base, Military Presence Shifts From Syria – FT
Russia finalizes a rare military deal with Sudan, securing a naval base on the Red Sea.
Feb. 14, 2025
Wagner
Il-76 Cargo Plane, with Russian Crew, Shot Down in Sudan's North Darfur
Reports that an Il-76 cargo plane, thought to be carrying military materiel destined for Sudanese rebels, was shot down in North Darfur, Sudan, claims the Russian embassy is said to be investigating.
Oct. 22, 2024
War in Ukraine
ICMP Call to Action On International Day of the Disappeared
Today, as the world marks International Day of the Disappeared, the International Commission on Missing Persons calls on governments to work proactively to address this growing global challenge.
Aug. 30, 2024
Wagner
Tuareg Rebels Demand Wagner Mercenaries Be Kicked Out of Africa
Tuareg representatives responded on Aug. 7 to accusations its armed forces had attacked members of Mali’s armed forces at the end of July.
Aug. 7, 2024
ISW
Russia to Sign Arms Exchange Agreement with Sudan
Russia seems about to change sides in the Sudanese civil war to support the Sudan’s Armed Forces so it can establish a naval base on the Red Sea.
May 28, 2024